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.

• 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.
• 10112567Nov 13, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have oil consumption or blue smoke from the exhaust. Technician will need to inspect the engine oil level and inspect the positive crankcase ventilation hoses, turbo housing, spark plugs, cylinders, intake manifold and air ducts for signs of excessive oil. Technician will also need to follow the latest versions of…
• 10112565Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that only play Bluetooth audio music from the left speaker. When using a Bluetooth device for phone calls, audio will only come out of the left speaker. This is normal operation. If the concern is present with music streaming verify the audio device (including cell phones) is linked to the Bluetooth music. The device…
• 10138199Nov 12, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding a grinding noise heard when shifting into reverse, stating that this is a normal characteristic and should not have any repairs done.
• 10137456Nov 12, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding a grinding noise heard when shifting into reverse, stating that this is a normal characteristic and should not have any repairs done.
• 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.
• 10126169Nov 12, 2012Steering. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding a grinding noise heard when shifting into reverse, stating that this is a normal characteristic and should not have any repairs done.
• 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
• 10112545Nov 6, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10253621Nov 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Grinding Noise Heard When Shifting into Reverse.
• 10253620Nov 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Grinding Noise Heard When Shifting into Reverse.
• 10245761Nov 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Requesting a New Key Code for Customer with Lost or Stolen Keys
• 10126176Nov 1, 2012Suspension. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that during the servicing of the turbocharge to inspect the turbo oil feed and return lines for any damage.
• 10112534Nov 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 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…
• 10071832Nov 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071219Nov 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071218Nov 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10118667Oct 30, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on a comment regarding a grinding noise heard when shifting into reverse, that this should be considered a normal characteristic.
• 10084690Oct 30, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on a comment regarding a grinding noise heard when shifting into reverse, that this should be considered a normal characteristic.
• 10059966Oct 30, 2012Air bags. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112516Oct 26, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10118653Oct 23, 2012Equipment. This technincal bulletin provides procedures for all the different way to put a vehicle in and out of transport mode and what to do when a vehicles transport mode message is displayed in the DIC.
• 10112510Oct 22, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician there are revised roof rack installation torque specifications. Technician will need to use the new torque tool when installing the General Motors accessories roof rack.
• 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.
• 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
• 10118624Oct 10, 2012Brakes. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace both the front brake caliper brackets for a condition of a rattle or clunk noise from the front end of the vehicle.
• 10084954Oct 10, 2012Brakes, Suspension. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace both the front brake caliper brackets for a condition of a rattle or clunk noise from the front end of the vehicle.
• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 10112458Oct 9, 2012Steering, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some customers may comment that when returning to the vehicle the ignition key requires high effort or may not turn from the lock position. Technician should be advised that this model is equipped with a steering column lock. If the vehicle is turned off with the steering wheel turned it may rotate back against the steering lock…
• 10118620Oct 5, 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.
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10084951Oct 5, 2012Equipment, Body 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.
• 10247049Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Ignition Switch Hard To Rotate From The Lock Position
• 10247041Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Additional Information For HSLAN Diagnostics.
• 10247002Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Accessory Roof pack.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.

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