2015 Chevrolet Impala Technical Service Bulletins

1,658 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10079364Jan 13, 2015Engine. 14688 - service update. Inspect engine bearing bedplate and engine block serial numbers on certain vehicles equipped with a 4 cylinder engine (rpo lkw) to ensure that they match. If the serial numbers match, no further action is required. If the serial numbers do not match, the engine must be replaced.
• 10139411Jan 12, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that accessory remote start does not work with OnStar RemoteLink? phone application.
• 10139408Jan 9, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct customer concerns about blank display, NAV screen audio content is unavailable via speech recognition, display screen is stuck on incoming call view after phone call finished, rear view camera display blank, USB issues, Bluetooth/Favorite Bar/Voice, iPod unable to detect via USB, recognition concerns, XM speech recognition inoperative…
• 10114336Jan 8, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that during the Pre-Delivery Inspection they may find a radio antenna amplifier in the trunk bag. Technician will discard the additional amplifier.
• 10114334Jan 8, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an external oil leak and/or diagnostic trouble code P16D0 after the cylinder head was replaced. If the is an external leak verify the oil galley plugs 5 and 6 are installed. If diagnostic trouble code P16D0 sets, verify oil galley plug 10 has been installed.
• 10095192Jan 8, 2015Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an external oil leak and/or diagnostic trouble code p16d0 after the cylinder head was replaced. If the is an external leak verify the oil galley plugs 5 and 6 are installed. If diagnostic trouble code p16d0 sets, verify oil galley plug 10 has been installed.
• 10094973Jan 8, 2015Body and structure, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that during the pre-delivery inspection they may find a radio antenna amplifier in the trunk bag. Technician will discard the additional amplifier.
• 10139200Jan 6, 2015Engine, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful in diagnosing/testing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates to correct a customer concern of symptoms that include, but not limited to, a slow or no crank condition that may be caused by a discharged battery.
• 10139199Jan 6, 2015Suspension. This informational bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns.
• 10139198Jan 6, 2015Tires. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that the tire pressure monitor (TPM) sensors must always be re-learned when accessory wheels are installed on the vehicle.
• 10139196Jan 5, 2015Equipment. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from dealers on a customer concern that the air conditioning (A/C) system is not working, does not get cold enough or blows warm air.
• 10126251Dec 19, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin was created for the Manual Transmission Operating Characteristics. The different noises caused by driver habit, weather conditions , and normal manual transmission noises.
• 10114801Dec 19, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may OnStar inoperative and Navigation/GPS/Compass issues. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B101D sym 3C and or F0. Technician will gather data using a scan tool and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. After approval technician will replace the OnStar module.
• 10250028Dec 18, 2014Electrical system, Fuel system. Special Return - Fuel Tank Module Kit: ACDelco Part Number M10256 (select date codes)
• 10126248Dec 18, 2014Wheels. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on how to remove stainless steel wheel nut caps with the matching depth of socket used on the wheel nut.
• 10114792Dec 15, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a low-volume, repetitive ticking noise coming from all speakers that may be more noticeable when listening to talk radio where there are breaks in the dialogue, allowing the noise to be more easily heard. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Engineering is currently evaluating this concern.
• 10114788Dec 12, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about when listening to an iPod that the first song will still be displayed when the next song in the list is playing. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is currently evaluating this concern.
• 10114779Dec 12, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the USB port going inoperative when using Multi-Media Interface Tester. Currently the Multi-Media Interface Tester and should not be used on vehicles with a base radio for testing USB function.
• 10126237Dec 11, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
• 10126231Dec 10, 2014Equipment. This information provides the proper way to install the floor mats .
• 10114775Dec 10, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2.
• 10126227Dec 9, 2014Equipment. This preliminary information provides a procedure to update the radio to correct the cutomers concern of a Blank Display, NAV Screen Audio Content is Unavailable via Speech Recognition, Display Screen is Stuck on Incoming Call View After Phone Call Finished, Rear View Camera Display Blank, USB Issues/Bluetooth/Favorite Bar/Voice, iPod Unable to Detect via USB, Recognition Concerns, XM Speech Recognition…
• 10126226Dec 9, 2014Equipment. This preliminary information provides a procedure to update the radio to correct the cutomers concern of no XM, radio locks up, slow response time, vertical lines between the clock and temp guage, and poor FM reception.
• 10114772Dec 9, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the radio will lose audio except warning chimes and become inoperative after using Siri. The concern may be corrected by an ignition cycle. If the radio continues to be inoperative please contact General Motors Technical Assistance for further direction.
• 10126221Dec 8, 2014Electrical system. This warranty informational bulletin advised the technician that when performing a wiring repair, more information is required.
• 10114760Dec 3, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D has a sym 37 set please refer to the latest version of PIC5492.
• 10253584Dec 1, 2014Wheels. Information on Removal/Cracking of Stainless Steel Wheel Nut Caps.
• 10252168Dec 1, 2014Equipment. Repetitive Popping Noise From All Speakers.
• 10247716Dec 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
• 10247061Dec 1, 2014Electrical system. J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
• 10245938Dec 1, 2014Electrical system. OnStar Module Does Not Support All B101D Symptom Codes.
• 10073910Dec 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073352Dec 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072100Dec 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10114271Nov 25, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on…
• 10114270Nov 25, 2014Equipment. This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns that can't be duplicated.
• 10114759Nov 24, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
• 10114750Nov 24, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with wireless fidelity inoperative after the OnStar module was replaced. Technician will need to perform a WIFI Activation using Service Programming System.
• 10114749Nov 24, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician how determine if the vehicle is equipped with wireless fidelity. Technician should check the Regular Production Option Code list for (VV4).
• 10114748Nov 24, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
• 10114746Nov 21, 2014Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed.
• 10114267Nov 21, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available.
• 10114265Nov 20, 2014Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the headlamp wiring connector and replace if damaged.
• 10114736Nov 18, 2014Electrical system, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that during reassembly after a heavy engine repair it is very possible for a technician to accidentally switch the G13 generator X1 connector with the B35 engine oil level switch connector.
• 10114262Nov 18, 2014Brakes. This informational bulletin explains a normal condition for what and how the drive line can clunk.
• 10114260Nov 18, 2014Forward collision avoidance. This information bulletin explains the use of drilling high strength steel in a collision repair and the GM recommended CryoCobalt Drill bit.
• 10114731Nov 14, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that it has been found that the incorrect labor code could be used when replacing a Dealer-Installed GM Accessories Rear End / Decklid Spoiler. Technician can use labor code 0522210 for Regular Production Option Code (SB2) and use labor code 1011290 for Regular Production Option Code (T43)
• 10114726Nov 13, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an intermittent "Service Charging System" message on the Driver Information Center or a Battery Malfunction Indicator Lamp during an auto stop event. If there is no fault found during diagnostics for P0621 contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10081066Nov 13, 2014Equipment. 14395 - customer satisfaction. On some vehicles, a performance issue with the onstar® module might impact the vehicle's battery life. This can cause a dead battery if the vehicle is not started for approximately 4 days. This condition can occur even if the onstar® system is not active. Dealers are to replace the onstar® module. If the customer does not have an active onstar® subscription, the onstar® module is to…
• 10114244Nov 7, 2014Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to turn the transport mode message of and reset the battery light flashing.

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