2013 Chevrolet Impala Technical Service Bulletins

1,539 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10246568Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
• 10071597Apr 1, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071588Apr 1, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070854Apr 1, 2013Electrical system, Other or unknown. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052297Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. General motors: on some trucks and passenger vehicles, accessory power outlets (apo) and trailer lighting are common accessed electrical systems that are affected by devices that are plugged in and become inoperative due to an open fuse and no problem with vehicle identified. Models years 2010-2014 trucks and passenger. No models.
• 10052027Apr 1, 2013Steering. Gm: there may be fluid leaking from around the power steering pump area.
• 10043310Apr 1, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Chevrolet: on certain model year vehicles, a malfunction occurs where indicator lamp is on. Problem may be caused by wiring harness of engine rubbing front side of transmission. *pe updated 4/11/12. *pe updated 6/18/12. *pe updated 08/06/2012 *js updated 05/03/13 *js updated on 6/25/2013.
• 10134682Mar 27, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides information on Vehicle Software Enhancements for 2014 and prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks.
• 10134681Mar 26, 2013Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on clarification of use-dealer empowerment labor operations and customer enthusiasm.
• 10134680Mar 26, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information accessory power outlet and trailer lighting fuse replacement due to electrical systems that can be affected by devices that are plugged in by the customer.
• 10134677Mar 26, 2013Steering. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for power steering gear inlet pipe O ring seal replacement due to fluid leaking from the power steering pump area.
• 10134676Mar 25, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on powertrain and various electronic/electrical control issues.
• 10134675Mar 25, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers to properly maintain vehicle in inventory.
• 10112935Mar 25, 2013Electrical system. 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.
• 10134672Mar 22, 2013Seats. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper cleaning products for GM hard or plastic surfaces, seats carpet, vinyl.
• 10134671Mar 22, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Tires. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on aftermarket ALSL or DLC devices causing multiple issues due to suspected tampering.
• 10112925Mar 20, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps need to diagnose and repair vehicle with ambient temperature reading high in the scan tool data. Vehicles that have a Regular Production Option Code U2E instrument panel cluster do not have an ambient temperature sensor and the data in the scan tool is a default reading.
• 10134663Mar 19, 2013Fuel system. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on a part change for the flex fuel sensor and bracket.
• 10134662Mar 19, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information of suspected tampering or vehicle modifications for non-GM (Aftermarket) engine and transmission calibrations for V6 and V8 gasoline engines Using Tech 2® or global diagnostic system 2 (GDS 2)
• 10134659Mar 14, 2013Electrical system, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the engine wire harness and install a patch on the transmission due to the wiring harness rubbing causing the (MIL) on, various DTCs to set, IPC inoperative display and/or BCM fuse blown.
• 10134652Mar 11, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on fix it right for first time issues.
• 10112898Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the oil or coolant is not coming from a leak above the spark plug then replace the cylinder Head, spark plug and coil.
• 10134640Mar 4, 2013Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to chemical staining, pitting corrosion and/or spotted.
• 10254207Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge.
• 10246996Mar 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Ambient Temperature Sensor Reads High on HVAC Data Lists.
• 10245804Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
• 10073114Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071587Mar 1, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070853Mar 1, 2013Other or unknown, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052025Mar 1, 2013Fuel system. Gm: due to a running change in production flex fuel sensors and/or brackets may need to be replaced.
• 10051907Mar 1, 2013Suspension. Chevrolet: if used, as pry point to separate control arm from steering knuckle, the steel washer and new style boot will be damage during service and requires replacement of complete control arm, if damaged and not available separately. Model 2014 impala.
• 10112885Feb 26, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.
• 10112858Feb 13, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the oil or coolant is not coming from a leak above the spark plug then replace the cylinder Head, spark plug and coil.
• 10112857Feb 13, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10250083Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Paint-less Dent Repair Process
• 10246570Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Paint-less Dent Repair Process
• 10112838Feb 1, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a supplement to the Service Information timing procedure for the high feature V-6 engine. Technician will also review the training video on the Common Training Website.
• 10133152Jan 28, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the replacement process for the product quality center.
• 10133151Jan 28, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information for service agents not required to contact product quality center for CNG, LPG or gasoline engine, transmission and/or transfer case.
• 10133149Jan 28, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on suspected tampering due to aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices causing multiple issues.
• 10133147Jan 28, 2013Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on tire radial force variation.
• 10133143Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on suspected tampering on vehicles modifications for identifying non GM ECM calibrations.
• 10133140Jan 25, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for removing mylar strios off the foam under the HVAC vent doors due to flutter or rattle noise heard from the HVAC vent.
• 10112727Jan 17, 2013Brakes. 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.
• 10133130Jan 16, 2013Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.
• 10133125Jan 14, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a update for the Electronic Component Exchange Program (U.S. and Canada Only)
• 10246922Jan 1, 2013Brakes. Spongy Brake Pedal After Hydraulic Brake Component Disconnect Or Replacement -Air Trapped In System.
• 10071501Jan 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10138538Dec 20, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
• 10113849Dec 20, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.

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