2019 Chevrolet Equinox Technical Service Bulletins

1,006 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2019 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.

• 10162140Jun 19, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a misfire occuring due to a broken center insulator on the spark plug.
• 10163278Jun 17, 2019Body and structure. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field to measure the gap between the tail lamp and the body side to determine the root cause of the condition. As a result, this information will be used to develop/validate a field fix.
• 10163251Jun 14, 2019Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Sirius XM Radio Stations Missing or SXM Favorites Greyed Out.
• 10162124Jun 13, 2019Electrical 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.
• 10162122Jun 12, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of the charge air cooler pipe connection becoming disconnected from the throttle body causing a reduced power issue and one or more of the following trouble codes P0172, P0299, P0101, P0506, P1101.
• 10163263Jun 11, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.
• 10162120Jun 11, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a misfire occuring due to a broken center insulator on the spark plug.
• 10163237Jun 10, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
• 10163212Jun 10, 2019Lane departure, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Changes the Settings for Lane Change Assist and Cross Traffic Alert - Side Blind Zone Alert Systems.
• 10161162Jun 10, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This Technical bulletin provides steps for dealers/technicians to change Wi-Fi hotspot displaying myCadillac for SSID name.
• 10163215Jun 6, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and 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.
• 10163209Jun 4, 2019Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the HVAC case with the redesigned part.
• 10161941May 29, 2019Electrical system, Engine cooling, Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to change the oil if excessive fuel has been found in the oil and the cause of the DTC set. Also replacing the PCV valve in camshaft cover and updating the ECM with latest software.
• 10161886May 29, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the left front half shaft with the PN# listed below which has a dampener to correct this issue.
• 10161932May 21, 2019Engine cooling. 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.
• 10161039May 21, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of the charge air cooler pipe connection becoming disconnected from the throttle body causing a reduced power issue and one or more of the following trouble codes P0172, P0299, P0101, P0506, P1101.
• 10161038May 21, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates information to dealers advising certain Over the air updates and USB updates have been temporarily suspended.
• 10161968May 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10161037May 20, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates that a customer may complain of when a Bluetooth call is received the ringing will be continuous for the rest of the drive cycle . It may be noted that this only seems to occur when using an Android device on OS 9.0. This may be caused by a software concern in the phone. The dealer is instructed that the phone manufacturer is working on a software update to resolve the…
• 10161934May 15, 2019Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the charge air cooler due to moisture getting inside of it and causing a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with DTC P0300 and/or P0299/P2227.
• 10161019May 15, 2019Forward collision avoidance. This Preliminary information communicates a "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 the FAB has been set to "Alert".
• 10161975May 14, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This engineering information PI ends the need for information from the field for issues on Sunroof and/or Sunshade with Loss of Express Motion or Sunshade Does Not Go Past Halfway Closed and to refer to SI for further diagnosis.
• 10161014May 13, 2019Fuel system, Engine. This Preliminary information communicates A vehicle may have a concern of running poor and stalling. No trouble codes may be set referencing this condition. Fuel trims around -20% may be observed on both banks. Engine oil level will be found over full and have a fuel odor. It will be found that the Engine oil is diluted with fuel. Small gas engines (SGE) May only have the engine oil level over full and have a fuel…
• 10161891May 10, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Poor or No AM Reception.
• 10161946May 9, 2019Engine cooling, Body and structure. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add flocking tape the radiator mount sleeves to reduce the knocking noise caused by the excessive movement.
• 10161906May 9, 2019Tires. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
• 10161885May 9, 2019Engine cooling, Engine, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the HVAC case with the redesigned part.
• 10161929May 8, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GM's policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
• 10161931May 7, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to perform a quick test to check if the DPF is the cause of excessive soot from the tailpipe.
• 10161907May 2, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
• 10161895May 2, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing a click or tick noise coming from the rear of the vehicle at low speeds, when AWD is engaged.
• 10161976May 1, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to a loose rear wiper arm.
• 10160702Apr 30, 2019Electrical system, Steering. This preliminary information is created to make the service technician aware of a condition where the ground for the steering module may not have a sufficient ground path.
• 10160701Apr 30, 2019Body and structure, Engine. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the radiator lower mount that sounds as if it is coming from behind the front wheels.
• 10160420Apr 29, 2019Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on tires are not meeting tread depth expectations, or wearing out (reaching 2/32”) too quickly.
• 10160086Apr 26, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information and operating tips for the hands free lift gate.
• 10160690Apr 24, 2019Fuel system, Engine. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer an issue where the vehicle's engine may crank over unprompted and not start afterward. This is the result of hooking up the Active Fuel Injector Tool incorrectly on vehicles equipped with a direct fuel injection system. This Preliminary information instructs the dealer of a repair kit they received that will prevent this issue when installed correctly.
• 10160688Apr 24, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have may a helicopter type noise when a rear window is lowered. This is a normal characteristic of this vehicle, but the concern can be minimized by lowering a front door glass approximately 1 to 2 inches.
• 10160678Apr 18, 2019Steering, Electrical system. This preliminary information is created to make the service technician aware of a condition where the ground for the steering module may not have a sufficient ground path.
• 10160419Apr 18, 2019Engine, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Start/Stop Performance, Hesitation From a Stop, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0132 and/or P0138 Set.
• 10160127Apr 18, 2019Equipment. This Technical bulletin provides procedure information for dealers/technicians on Radio Software Version V803 Over-the-Air Update.
• 10160141Apr 17, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information to notify the dealership personnel not to relearn the sunroof module and to contact the engineer for further instructions. This revision removes the Breakpoint information.
• 10160421Apr 16, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to the tech to discard the PCV drain tube when working on the lower area of the engine.
• 10160662Apr 12, 2019Electrical 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.
• 10160140Apr 11, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information to notify the dealership personnel not to relearn the sunroof module and to contact the engineer for further instructions.
• 10160653Apr 10, 2019Engine. This Preliminary information communicates noises are considered to be normal operating characteristics of the vehicle when shut off. It will not impact the designed performance or reliability of the vehicle.
• 10160418Apr 9, 2019Electrical system, Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Blue Screen and Service Rear Vision System Message on Radio Display.
• 10160633Apr 2, 2019Engine, Electrical 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.
• 10160137Apr 2, 2019Engine. This engineering information PI ends the need for information from the field on reduced engine power, DTC P0299 set.
• 10160133Apr 2, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides normal operating characteristics and diagnostic information on Manual transmissions.

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