2020 Chevrolet Equinox Technical Service Bulletins

853 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.

• 10174072Mar 12, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a service procedure to correct conditions of Front or Rear Crankshaft Oil Leak, MIL Illuminated with DTC P1101 Set.
• 10174299Mar 6, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10174300Mar 4, 2020Tires. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Nitrogen Gas in Tires.
• 10174301Mar 3, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.
• 10174261Mar 3, 2020Seats, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to disengage the jammed parts and release the gears for proper function caused by the mechanical of the height adjustment being jammed, not broken creating a condition of difficult to adjust the seat height and/or seat stuck mostly in lowest position.
• 10174307Mar 2, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information.
• 10173416Feb 28, 2020Equipment, Engine. This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services (including Flushing Services and Additives) and the Proper use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
• 10173393Feb 28, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
• 10172818Feb 28, 2020Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Intelligent High Beam not Working.
• 10172817Feb 28, 2020Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a service procedure to correct conditions of Front or Rear Crankshaft Oil Leak, MIL Illuminated with DTC P1101 Set.
• 10172341Feb 28, 2020Equipment, Body and structure, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates a work around when only 11 digit PUN (Part Unique Number) is seen on Service Solenoid Body Assembly.
• 10173415Feb 27, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10173414Feb 26, 2020Equipment, Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• 10172781Feb 21, 2020Equipment. 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.
• 10172774Feb 20, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of an interior boom noise heard while driving low speeds in high gear.
• 10172328Feb 20, 2020Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician related to utilizing crankcase pressure testing to aid in engine oil leak diagnostics. The technician is directed to perform the testing and to check related components based on the results.
• 10172323Feb 18, 2020Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the vehicle concern of starter flex plate having broken teeth. This can create a noise during starting or may even have the starter spin but not crank over the engine. The document directs the technician to replace the flex plate and inspect the starter pinion drive teeth and replace starter assembly as needed.
• 10173418Feb 14, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Essential Tools that include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only).
• 10173417Feb 14, 2020Equipment, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
• 10173412Feb 14, 2020Engine, Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the fuel pressure and update the ECM if the pressure is over 58 psi.
• 10172773Feb 14, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GMs policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
• 10172320Feb 14, 2020Fuel system, Electrical system. This preliminary information discusses a MIL illuminated in the IPC and a low fuel pressure code stored in the engine controller. Engineering is investigating the concern.
• 10173422Feb 11, 2020Equipment, Exterior lighting. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information to perform the following inspections prior to replacing the turn signal bulb and socket.
• 10172316Feb 11, 2020Engine, Equipment. 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
• 10172784Feb 7, 2020Equipment, Engine. This Bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
• 10172304Feb 4, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, HUD's, IPC's, and radio displays are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealers will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10172782Feb 3, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on a normal characteristic of a transmission that will not shift into overdrive range during cold ambient temperatures.
• 10171897Jan 31, 2020Brakes, Electronic stability control. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Service Calibration for Service ESC and/or Service Park Brake Messages.
• 10171319Jan 31, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the vehicle concern of starter flex plate having broken teeth. The can create a noise during starting or may even have the starter spin but not crank over the engine. The document directs the technician to replace the flex plate and the starter assembly.
• 10171891Jan 30, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add flocking to tape the radiator mount sleeves to reduce the knocking noise caused by the excessive movement.
• 10172294Jan 29, 2020Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on GM Accessories ? Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
• 10172293Jan 27, 2020Equipment, Wheels. This informational bulletin provides retail, wholesale and fleet personnel with General Motors recommendations for customer concerns related to wheel alignment.
• 10171306Jan 27, 2020Engine. This Preliminary information communicates the need to replace the heater hose clamps anytime the heater hoses are serviced.
• 10172284Jan 23, 2020Electrical system, Engine. This technical bulletin is providing a procedure to reprogram the ECM to correct a condition of Runs Rough Cold or Stall Condition Upon Cold Start and/or DTC U18A2 Set (Mexico Only) due to software concerns.
• 10171875Jan 23, 2020Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in other states.
• 10171302Jan 23, 2020Body and structure. This Preliminary information communicates a work around when only 11 digit PUN (Part Unique Number) is seen on Service Solenoid Body Assembly.
• 10171300Jan 23, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, HUD's, IPC's, and radio displays are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealers will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10172285Jan 21, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on customer vehicles concern results in a manufacturer repurchase from the customer, GM depends on the dealership to host and administer the repurchase closing and intake of the returning vehicle.
• 10171890Jan 21, 2020Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on tires are not meeting tread depth expectations, or wearing out (reaching 2/32)) too quickly.
• 10171888Jan 17, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only).
• 10172292Jan 13, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin provides information regarding Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar® Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only).
• 10171270Jan 13, 2020Steering, Lane departure. This Preliminary Information communicates to the technician 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…
• 10171262Jan 9, 2020Brakes. This preliminary information discusses potential for a code C0010.5A to store in the brake controller which appears to be setting falsely or is induced by the customer.
• 10171260Jan 8, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates a possible BCM concern if DTC P0747 sets during engine cranking when the transmission is in park.
• 10171901Jan 2, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This Technical bulletin provides a procedure for dealers/technicians on Radio Software Version V807 Over-the-Air Update.
• 10171878Jan 2, 2020Equipment, Fuel system. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
• 10170484Dec 19, 2019Lane departure. This Preliminary Information communicates to the technician 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…
• 10170482Dec 19, 2019Equipment. This preliminary information discusses a MIL illuminated in the IPC and a low fuel pressure code stored in the engine controller. Engineering is investigating the concern.
• 10170481Dec 19, 2019Engine cooling. This preliminary information discusses a potential odor issue from the HVAC case and a temporary resolution.
• 10171253Dec 18, 2019Electrical system, Brakes. N192285670 - SUB - Certain 2020 model year Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles may have an electronic brake control module (EBCM) that could set diagnostic trouble codes U0125 or U0151. If this happens, the driver's information center (DIC) will display "Service ESC", "Service Stabilitrak" or "Service Parking Brake". The function of ESC/Stabilitrak/Park Brake will be compromised. It may clear in a subsequent…

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