2020 Chevrolet Sonic Technical Service Bulletins

545 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 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.

• 10252774Mar 26, 2024Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10252126Mar 21, 2024Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
• 10251890Mar 13, 2024Engine cooling. This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
• 10251888Mar 11, 2024Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10251889Mar 10, 2024Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10253061Mar 4, 2024Brakes, Fuel system. This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation.
• 10251635Mar 4, 2024Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC.
• 10251513Mar 1, 2024Other or unknown. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10250775Feb 22, 2024Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
• 10251700Feb 19, 2024Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that had the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve now Diagnostic Trouble Code C0131 is set current. Technician should remove Brake Pressure Modulator Valve assembly and inspect the brake pressure sensor assembly to ensure all shipping material has been removed before installation.
• 10250505Feb 7, 2024Engine cooling, Fuel system. This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
• 10250503Feb 7, 2024Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10250347Feb 2, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
• 10250006Jan 31, 2024Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers of a known issue with failed map update
• 10250276Jan 30, 2024Electrical system, Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on the EL-52800 Diagnostic & Charge Battery Station (DCBS) – FAQs.
• 10250272Jan 30, 2024Equipment, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides a information and diagnostic steps/tips for vehicles that are slow to heat up in cold temperatures.
• 10250278Jan 29, 2024Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin assists technicians in setting up PicoScope hardware/software to monitor CAN bus traffic (voltage patterns) to aid Technical Assistance (TAC) and Field Service Engineers (FSEs) in diagnosing electrical issues present on network communication circuits.
• 10250244Jan 18, 2024Body and structure. This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10249590Jan 16, 2024Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10249980Jan 12, 2024Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be…
• 10249579Jan 12, 2024Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
• 10249011Jan 12, 2024Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
• 10249535Jan 8, 2024Electrical system. This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
• 10249295Dec 18, 2023Equipment. 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.
• 10249294Dec 15, 2023Other or unknown, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
• 10247552Dec 12, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
• 10247192Dec 8, 2023Equipment, Engine cooling, Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10245559Nov 16, 2023Engine cooling, Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Equipment. This service bulletin provides information to inform dealership personnel about Law Enforcement and Government vehicles that request to disable or enable content.
• 10247352Nov 14, 2023Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10245395Nov 6, 2023Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Wheels, Steering. This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
• 10245250Oct 30, 2023Wheels. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10245248Oct 25, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin assists technicians in setting up PicoScope hardware/software to monitor CAN bus traffic (voltage patterns) to aid Technical Assistance (TAC) and Field Service Engineers (FSEs) in diagnosing electrical issues present on network communication circuits.
• 10245201Oct 16, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of OnStar Inoperative after Importing Vehicle from Canada to the United States.
• 10244326Oct 11, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and Recommendations.
• 10244274Oct 6, 2023Wheels. This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
• 10244273Oct 6, 2023Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10244315Oct 3, 2023Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program.
• 10244202Sep 28, 2023Tires, Wheels. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10247780Sep 26, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
• 10247778Sep 26, 2023Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
• 10244201Sep 26, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
• 10244200Sep 26, 2023Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
• 10244214Sep 21, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
• 10244174Sep 21, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration – Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10242844Sep 8, 2023Engine cooling. This service bulletin explains the difference in oil filters for gas engines with new oil pump control systems and the possibilities of what may happen using the incorrect filter.
• 10243717Sep 5, 2023Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration – Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 10242843Sep 1, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
• 10242842Sep 1, 2023Equipment. This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA).
• 10242309Aug 24, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that TAC recommends the utilization of the GDS2 software to aid in diagnosing automatic transmission concerns. TAC is requesting the GDS2 session logs be sent in before the dealer contacts TAC.
• 10242262Aug 24, 2023Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.

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