2012 Chevrolet Sonic Technical Service Bulletins

1,589 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. 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.

• 10113170Aug 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10073176Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071545Aug 1, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10053203Aug 1, 2013Electrical system. Gm: procedure repair. There may be loose or bent terminals in the ip fuse block. Also included buick encore, chevrolet sonic, chevrolet trax (only canada). Model year 2014.
• 10130600Jul 31, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to diagnose and replace the PCV pipe to remove the check engine light from being on.
• 10130597Jul 30, 2013Engine cooling. This preliminary information bulletin provides information that reveal a loose or broken bolt from the crankshaft pulley causing a rattle or knock noise.
• 10113152Jul 29, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have loose terminals in the Instrument Panel Fuse Block and is seeking direction since Service Information Indicates the terminals are not serviceable. Technician can be replace the terminal using Terminal 2-964284-1 which can be found in the J38125 Terminal Kit and is in Lear Tray 25.
• 10130578Jul 18, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for warranty codes that are generated by EL-50313 midtronics GR8 battery tester/charger.
• 10130572Jul 16, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on poor or no transmitter range when using the remote keyless entry (RKE) and/or remote vehicle start (RVS).
• 10130570Jul 16, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the PQC assembly replacement process.
• 10130567Jul 12, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key codes security rules and information on GM key code look up application.
• 10130565Jul 10, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for GM wiring repair.
• 10130564Jul 10, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the DIC.
• 10130562Jul 9, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
• 10246634Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Information for Engine Oils Used in 2014 Model Year Vehicles
• 10246630Jul 1, 2013Electrical system. GM Wiring Repair Strategy Information
• 10245755Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10134760Jun 28, 2013Engine. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision for PI0137C to add the 2013-2014 model years and update the Warranty Information.
• 10134754Jun 27, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 09-00-89-029J to add the 2014 model year and to add the Impala, Spark, Spark EV, Silverado and Sierra.
• 10134741Jun 20, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 04-00-89-015D to update content and incorporate the U.S. version of Bulletin 12-00-89-003.
• 10113053Jun 20, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip to inspect grounds G100 through G107 when diagnosing various electrical complaints. Technician will clean, repair and/or torque the ground as necessary and re-evaluate the concern.
• 10134739Jun 19, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 03-00-89-0061I to add the 2014 model year and Transport Mode heading.
• 10134736Jun 18, 2013Seat belts. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 05-09-40-002F to add the 2013-2014 model years.
• 10134627Jun 5, 2013Electrical system. This technical service bulletin provides a revision for 07-08-49-020G to add the 2014 model year and update model list.
• 10134625Jun 4, 2013Steering. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 12-02-32-002 to add the 2013-2014 model years, add noise as a possible condition and add a Note in the Instructions section.
• 10113021Jun 3, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a fuel gauge is inoperative and the gauge is stuck on (E) with a full tank of fuel. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0461 set in the Engine Control Module. Technician can clear the Diagnostic Trouble Code and the gauge will work.
• 10246986Jun 1, 2013Electrical system. Fuel Gauge Inoperative.
• 10245754Jun 1, 2013Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10073598Jun 1, 2013Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064057Jun 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052459Jun 1, 2013Electrical system. Gm: diagnostic tip for many different electrical complaints.
• 10045059Jun 1, 2013Fuel system. Chevrolet: needle for fuel gauge is inoperative and fails to move when fuel tank is completely full. Also included chevrolet sonic my 2014. *pe updated 08/1/2013
• 10139080May 31, 2013Brakes, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for Disc Brake Warranty Service and Procedures.
• 10139074May 29, 2013Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision for PI0011C to add the 2013-2014 model years and update Warranty Information.
• 10139072May 28, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision for PI0574A to include the 2013-2014 model year vehicles, update the covered models and the Recommendation/Instructions section.
• 10139071May 28, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information onUnexpected Loss of Radio Audio (Radio Goes Silent/No Sound) and Other Blackberry® Phone - Bluetooth® Issues Concern.
• 10139070May 28, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below) Condition.
• 10139069May 28, 2013Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information for Warranty Administration ? Changes in Powertrain Warranty Coverage Effective with 2010 Model Year.
• 10139067May 23, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 11-00-89-005D to add additional Mandatory Minimum Tables and additional information concerning Policy decision making.
• 10139066May 23, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for Engine Squealing Type Noise on Start-up or Vibration Condition.
• 10113105May 23, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer…
• 10139061May 21, 2013Equipment, Fuel system, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides a revision 11-00-90-001A to add the 2014 model year. Also, a bullet was added to the dexos 2? section with information on the 2014 Cruze diesel.
• 10139059May 21, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 02-08-98-002C to add the 2010-2013 model years and revise the Approved Refinish Materials booklet information.
• 10139057May 20, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-00-89-008 to add model years, update the Labor Operation Information and Transaction Submissions Procedure and general content updates.
• 10139056May 20, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision of PI0592A to add the 2013 and 2014 model years.
• 10139053May 17, 2013Equipment, Engine cooling. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision of PI0647 to add the 2013-2014 model years.
• 10139052May 17, 2013Wheels, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 07-03-10-015B to add the 2013-2014 model years and remove the Saab Warranty Information.
• 10113100May 17, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip and additional information for high speed local area network diagnostics. Technician may find circuits 2500 & 2501 and performing a resistance test a technician may find approximately 58.5 Ohms of resistance across pins 6 & 14 of the Assembly Line Data Link. Technician should be advised that it has been…
• 10139049May 16, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-08-48-001B to add 2010-2014 model years and update Labor Operation.
• 10139048May 16, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Outside Rearview Mirror Remote Control Switch Inoperative (Fuse Blown) Condition.

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