2009 Chevrolet Impala Technical Service Bulletins

1,063 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 Chevrolet Impala. 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.

• 10112529Nov 1, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle.
• 10112528Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition…
• 10112521Oct 29, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that after installing a re-manufactured High Feature V6 engine the vehicle may rough running, idle surge, Check Engine Lamp or Camshaft Position sensor actuator codes. Technician will need to record the actual engine oil pressure at idle and engine compression readings. Technician will need to perform all testing listed in PIP4345A…
• 10112494Oct 18, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10118643Oct 16, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding Unexpected Loss of Radio Audio (Radio Goes Silent/No Sound) and Other Blackberry Phone - Bluetooth Issues
• 10084191Oct 16, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding unexpected loss of radio audio (radio goes silent/no sound) and other blackberry phone - bluetooth issues
• 10118638Oct 15, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Identifying Non-GM (Aftermarket) Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines Using Tech 2 or GDS 2
• 10118637Oct 15, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
• 10118635Oct 15, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118634Oct 15, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
• 10084683Oct 15, 2012Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10112468Oct 12, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are…
• 10112465Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10112439Oct 1, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that after installing a re-manufactured High Feature V6 engine the vehicle may rough running, idle surge, Check Engine Lamp or Camshaft Position sensor actuator codes. Technician will need to record the actual engine oil pressure at idle and engine compression readings. Technician will need to perform all testing listed in PIP4345A…
• 10254215Sep 1, 2012Tires. Tire Wear Characteristics of 16? Goodyear® Integrity Low Rolling Resistance Tires.
• 10071193Sep 1, 2012Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10045089Jun 1, 2012Vehicle speed control. Cadillac/buick/chevrolet: on some vehicles, due to possible faulty brake pressure sensor, cruise control fails to engage or stay engaged.
• 10044242May 1, 2012Electrical system. Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. Also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model year 2013. Model escalade model year 2012-2013. Model pontiac g3 model year 2007. Model wave model years 2005-2010. Denali models model years 2007-2013.
• 10025683Mar 1, 2012Engine cooling. Coolant leaking from engine (replace coolant crossover pipe gaskets). Vehicles with 3.5l or 3.9l engine. *pe updated on 5/1/2012.
• 10043844Feb 2, 2012Engine cooling. Gm: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, dtc p0480 and/or p0481 set- temperature gauge indicates hot_ cooling fans intermittent or inoperative (install revised cooling fan relay and harness assembly).
• 10043630Feb 1, 2012Fuel system. Chevrolet: fuel indicator for low fuel comes on showing fuel gauge is empty.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10037807Dec 1, 2011Tires. Gm: the rear tires are wearing or appear to be out of alignment. 2007-2011 impala. *rm updated 3/12/12.
• 10029924Dec 1, 2011Air bags. General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. This may be caused by a loose, missing, or broken connector position assurance (cpa) retainer at the air bag for the set dtc. Includes trailblazer ext. *pe updated 8/16/10. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10039506Jun 1, 2011Wheels. Gm: 2006-2011 impala. A clunk noise is coming from under the front of the vehicle when driving and/or when putting the transmission in drive or reverse. This may be caused by damaged mounting areas. The frame can shift causing the clunking noise.
• 10038669May 1, 2011Suspension. Gm: on some police package vehicles there is a loud bang or clunk heard from the frame impacting the ground. 2006-2011 impala.
• 10038262May 1, 2011Air bags. Gm: the front passenger airbag indicator may light when electronics are placed in the passenger seat. The electronics cause the vehicle to think there is a passenger sitting in the seat. *rm updated 6/24/11.
• 10036464May 1, 2011Engine cooling. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. Upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/11. *pe updated 5/9/11. *pe updated 5/25/11. *pe updated 06/16/2011. *kb updated a second time on 06/16/2011. *kb updated 6/27/11.
• 10039027Apr 1, 2011Suspension. Gm: 2006-2011 impala. There is a growl noise in the front of the vehicle when driving 20-50mph. This may be caused by a loss of preload on the wheel bearings.
• 10036384Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Buick/chevrolet/pontiac: excessive oil consumption and/or blue exhaust smoke. Its more apparent when driving highway speed. Rare instances, a ses light and engine misfire may be encountered with a p0300 dtc. *pe updated on 06/16/2011.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10037941Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: service engine soon light is on with a misfire and a possible tick noise.
• 10037933Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. There are multiple possible causes.
• 10037553Jan 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm: there are multiple concerns with the onstar system. It is not working correctly and the battery may drain.
• 10037351Nov 1, 2010Seat belts. Gm: clarification on internal trouble codes for pretensioners.
• 10036324Sep 1, 2010Engine cooling. Pontiac/saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/hummer: vehicle start and stalls after theft deterrent module replacement. Model years 2006-2011. Does not apply to vehicles with keyless access system.
• 10036550Jun 1, 2010Electrical system. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. Vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; speedometer and tachometer freeze while driving.
• 10036507Jun 1, 2010Brakes. Chevrolet: repeat brake pulsation, steering wheel dither, and/or premature brake pad wear. This condition affects vehicles driven primarily in mountainous terrain. Police vehicle with rpo 9c1 or 9c3.
• 10034426Mar 1, 2010Vehicle speed control, Engine cooling. Chevrolet: ses light on and/or reduced engine power ecm setting multiple dtc's. Prior to replacing either the app (accelerator pedal position) sensor or the ecm (engine control module) please check these common causes of concern-check terminal tension for the app circuits; check for proper routing of engine wiring harness.
• 10034404Feb 1, 2010Air bags, Seat belts. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: airbag light on, dtc b0071 and b0081 set (diagnose and replace right front seatbelt buckle, if necessary). Upon investigation, the technician may find dtc b0071 set in the passenger presence system (pps) and a dtc b0081 in the sensing and diagnostics module (sdm).
• 10032459Sep 1, 2009Electrical system, Engine cooling. Chevrolet: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, dtc p0480 and/or p0481 set-temperature gauge indicates hot-cooling fans intermittent or inoperative (install revised cooling fan relay and harness assembly).
• 10032432Sep 1, 2009Seat belts. Chevrolet: front passengers seat belt is difficult to pull outward or may rattle when unoccupied.
• 10032431Sep 1, 2009Electrical system. Chevrolet: engine power is reduced message and check engine lamp on with dtc p0841. The concern may be intermittent. Other dtcs that may set are p0532, p0522, p0452, p0335, p0106, p0101 and p0068. Three areas where wire chaffing can occur have been identified and confirmed.
• 10032387Aug 1, 2009Body and structure. Chevrolet: water leaks into the interior of the vehicle. Water could show up in various locations in the interior of the vehicle, expecially if the source of the water leak is in the roof panel area.
• 10032205Aug 1, 2009Electrical system, Body and structure. Chevrolet: police package. Daytime running lamps (drl), automatic headlights (ahl), dome and courtesy lamps, trunk release - programmable options.

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