2012 Chevrolet Impala Technical Service Bulletins

1,472 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10112575Nov 15, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the common architecture Body Control Module utilizing several fuses for power, and the labeling of the fuses, it is possible to overlook some fuses in the Under hood Bussed Electrical Center when diagnosing a concern with the turn signals, trunk actuator, courtesy lamps, or Brake Transmission Shift Interlock.
• 10112574Nov 15, 2012Seat belts. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about 2009-2011 Impala having Diagnostic Trouble Code B001A, B001B, B0015, or B0022 set in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module. Technician should be advised at the beginning of the 2009 model year the Impala began being equipped with two pretensioners for the driver and two pretensioners for the front passenger. The first pretensioner…
• 10112570Nov 14, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a spongy brake pedal after a hydraulic brake component was disconnected or replaced. The brake lines between the master cylinder and the antilock brake system module are routed higher than the master cylinder. If air enters the system it will travel to this high point if the system is opened for a repair.
• 10138201Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10137459Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10126197Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for requesting a new key code for customers with lost or stolen keys
• 10126196Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10138200Nov 12, 2012Body and structure, Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10138197Nov 12, 2012Brakes, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
• 10137457Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10137454Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
• 10126200Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing customer comebacks, and the possibility of buyback situations by outlining specific guidelines, strategy and forms that will assist with this goal, by identifying, clarifying and documenting customer concerns accurately at each service visit.
• 10126198Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10126201Nov 9, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on part restriction and ordering process information for onstar vehicle communication interface modules.
• 10112560Nov 9, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their…
• 10126203Nov 8, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10112550Nov 6, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with information about vehicles that misfires or roughness on cold start up. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 set. Technician will need to add coolant dye to the system and run the engine through warm up to circulate the dye. Pressurize the cooling system after a cold soak and inspect the cylinder with a bore scope…
• 10126181Nov 5, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to remove mylar strips off the foam under the HVAC vent doors to correct a condition of a flutter or rattle noise heard from the HVAC vent.
• 10245761Nov 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Requesting a New Key Code for Customer with Lost or Stolen Keys
• 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…
• 10071837Nov 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10118649Oct 17, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding a condition of the charging system light is illuminated and/or the Service Battery Charging System message is displayed, that might have been caused by oil being spilled into the generator while filling the engine oil level.
• 10118648Oct 17, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision for PIC5711.
• 10118647Oct 17, 2012Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on a Hesitation or "Sag" on Acceleration After Coast (Reprogram TCM and ECM).
• 10084958Oct 17, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to pdate the transmission control module (tcm) and engine control module (ecm) software to correct a customer concern on the inability to obtain a transmission downshift when driving at high speeds.
• 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
• 10118642Oct 16, 2012Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the engine wire harness and install a patch onto the transmission to corect a condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, Various DTCs Set, IPC Inoperative, Display and/or BCM Fuse Blown
• 10084687Oct 16, 2012Engine, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the engine wire harness and install a patch onto the transmission to corect a condition of malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, various dtcs set, ipc inoperative, display and/or bcm fuse blown
• 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.
• 10118615Oct 3, 2012Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reseal the body side window for a concern relating to water intrusion or leak at the rear side door stationary window.
• 10084947Oct 3, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reseal the body side window for a concern relating to water intrusion or leak at the rear side door stationary window.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246593Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
• 10071822Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071816Oct 1, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071282Oct 1, 2012Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071203Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10047821Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Chevrolet: when driving at high speeds, do not have the ability to downshift, until vehicle speed is reduced to lowest possible speed (100mph). Model 2012-2013 impala.

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