2020 Chevrolet Equinox Technical Service Bulletins

854 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 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.

• 10184120Nov 17, 2020Engine. This Preliminary information communicates Possible Crank no start or extended crank with DTC p12A6 set current or history. Under Investigation
• 10184499Nov 12, 2020Equipment, Wheels. This service bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
• 10184106Nov 12, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates a concern where the wrong part number was being installed causing XM and Audio concerns. This PI explains the concern and advises to return the part to the ESC for the correct part if the incorrect part number is received
• 10184105Nov 11, 2020Wheels, Tires. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 10184504Nov 6, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
• 10184503Nov 6, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. Thins informational bulletin provides information on Paint-less Dent Repair Process.
• 10184097Nov 5, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates a concern where the radio will reboot when adjusting the volume intermittently and that engineering is investigating
• 10184481Nov 4, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a accessory front floor liner warped, bent inward.
• 10183211Oct 30, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides information on Improved Oil Filter Gasket Design for Spin-On Oil Filters PF63, PF64 and PF48.
• 10183198Oct 27, 2020Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information and a service procedure for dealers/technicians on OnStar Over the Air Update for TTY / TDD Operation and Continuous Improvement Changes.
• 10183793Oct 26, 2020Electrical system. This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to multiple DTC's set after a battery discharge, jump start and/or battery replacement.
• 10183782Oct 23, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10183126Oct 23, 2020Engine. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10183779Oct 21, 2020Fuel system. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
• 10183146Oct 16, 2020Equipment, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to the tech to discard the PCV drain tube when working on the lower area of the engine.
• 10183792Oct 13, 2020Electrical system. This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to multiple DTC?s set after a battery discharge, jump start and/or battery replacement.
• 10183780Oct 9, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration - Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.
• 10183174Oct 8, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of hearing a rattle or ticking noise coming from the B-pillar area.
• 10182540Oct 7, 2020Forward 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".
• 10183790Oct 5, 2020Engine cooling. This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated and the vehicle is stalling and/or no start.
• 10182535Oct 5, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates Possible Crank no start or extended crank with DTC p12A6 set current or history. Under Investigation
• 10181724Sep 30, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10181675Sep 29, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only).
• 10181734Sep 28, 2020Equipment, Engine, Electrical system. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated and the vehicle is stalling and/or no start.
• 10181727Sep 28, 2020Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Equipment. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information to perform the following inspections prior to replacing the turn signal bulb and socket.
• 10181701Sep 25, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of software issues with Radio Software Version V808.
• 10181725Sep 24, 2020Equipment, Engine. This preliminary informational (PI) provides diagnosis and repair information regarding bearing damage or when an engine will not rotate.
• 10181162Sep 23, 2020Equipment. This preliminary information discusses the possibility of a cabin boom type noise and that engineering is investigating the concern.
• 10181160Sep 22, 2020Body and structure. This preliminary information explains a potential issue engineering is investigating into water intrusion into the door passthrough connector and effecting door functions.
• 10181158Sep 22, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates Possible Crank no start or extended crank with DTC p12A6 set current or history. Under Investigation
• 10181695Sep 17, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode On Message Being Displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message ON and OFF.
• 10181679Sep 15, 2020Engine cooling. 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.
• 10181660Sep 2, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
• 10179661Aug 31, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates a concern on certain 2020 model year vehicles where the navigation estimated time of arrival is incorrect. The technician is to remove the sd card following the procedure to see if it is one of the affected part numbers.
• 10180323Aug 28, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of software issues with Radio Software Version V808.
• 10179659Aug 27, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the possiblilty of the charge air cooler tube becoming disconnected from the throttle body and causing reduced power with dtc P0172 P0299 P0101 P0506 P1101
• 10179658Aug 27, 2020Engine. This Preliminary information communicates Possible Crank no start or extended crank with DTC p12A6 set current or history. Under Investigation
• 10179645Aug 20, 2020Engine. This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a crank no start or extended crank condition due to exhaust cam reluctor being out of position.
• 10179642Aug 20, 2020Engine, Electrical system, Fuel system. 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…
• 10180697Aug 14, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information.
• 10180317Aug 14, 2020Tires. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10180315Aug 12, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode On Message Being Displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message ON and OFF.
• 10180300Aug 10, 2020Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for air conditioning refrigerant desiccant replacement due to A/C Not Cooling or refrigerant loss.
• 10179625Aug 6, 2020Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates Possible Crank no start or extended crank with DTC p12A6 set current or history. Under Investigation
• 10180299Aug 5, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10178397Jul 30, 2020Visibility (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.
• 10178954Jul 29, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct a customer concern of a High Pitch Whine Noise Coming from Front Instrument Panel (IP) Speakers.
• 10178394Jul 29, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates Possible Crank no start or extended crank with DTC p12A6 set current or history. Under Investigation
• 10178949Jul 28, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. 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 for Canadian Dealers only.
• 10178389Jul 28, 2020Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have hard start, extended crank, or black smoke from the exhaust when starting. Technician will need to perform fuel quality test, spark test, and a compression test. Technician should also install a vacuum gauge prior to cold start and watch needle for signs of a sticking valve.

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