2012 Chevrolet Suburban Technical Service Bulletins

1,701 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. 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.

• 10254212Aug 1, 2013Engine cooling. Exhaust Drone, Noise or Vibration in 6th Gear.
• 10252870Aug 1, 2013Engine. Engineering Information.
• 10247744Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Rear Video Screens May Not Turn On
• 10247089Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Rear Video Screens May Not Turn On
• 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.
• 10113156Jul 29, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that one or both of the roof mounted video screens will not turn on. Technician will need to inspect X206 and X306 for terminal damage or loose connections.
• 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.
• 10130568Jul 15, 2013Body and structure. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to remove, update and reinstall the rear side door window reveal molding due to the exterior paint finish is chipped, cracked or scratched around the rear corners of the rear side door window outer sealing strip (reveal molding).
• 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.
• 10130562Jul 9, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
• 10253604Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Poor Voice Quality During Bluetooth Call or OnStar® Personal Call.
• 10246638Jul 1, 2013Steering. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
• 10246634Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Information for Engine Oils Used in 2014 Model Year Vehicles
• 10246630Jul 1, 2013Electrical system. GM Wiring Repair Strategy Information
• 10113120Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have a Service Engine Soon lamp, engine misfire on cylinder 1, 4, 6, or 7 and/or tick noise. Technician will follow service information diagnosis first. If service information diagnosis does not isolate the cause of this concern perform a cylinder deactivation active fuel management system compression test in…
• 10134756Jun 27, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin a revision for PI0688D to update the Parts and Warranty Information.
• 10113062Jun 25, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about an owner that may request to have a different style mirror installed on their vehicle or request a different mirror before they purchase the vehicle. Swapping mirrors on vehicles equipped with Side Blind Zone Alert, Regular Production Option Code UFT, is not recommended. On other vehicles tech will need to verify if the vehicle…
• 10113060Jun 24, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an audible engine whine noise at 1500-1800 revolutions per minute. Technician will need to check the coolant level, remove serpentine belt to verify noise goes away, rotate the thermostat 90 degrees and retest, then replace thermostat and retest. Technician will replace the water pump if there is no change.
• 10113059Jun 24, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and or P0430 stored. Technician should be advised that the catalytic converter efficiency Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and P0430 are disabled for the first…
• 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.
• 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.
• 10134722Jun 12, 2013Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision for PI0345B to add the 2014 model year and update the Warranty Information.
• 10113038Jun 10, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have low oil pressure, no oil pressure, and/or engine noise. Technician will need to replace the oil pump, flush the oil cooler lines.
• 10134709Jun 5, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides information for Passenger Side Defrost Air Flow/Performance and/or Temperature Less Warm Than Drivers Side in Defrost, IP Vent or Heat Modes Condition.
• 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.
• 10134624Jun 3, 2013Steering. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 13-02-32-001 to update the models information.
• 10113019Jun 3, 2013Suspension, Electronic stability control. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Suspension System message on the Driver Information Center and the rear suspension ride height is incorrect. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0696 or C0711 set in Electronic Suspension Control. Technician will need to inspect air compressor assembly for wire damage and repair any damage…
• 10247693Jun 1, 2013Suspension. Suspension.
• 10247653Jun 1, 2013Other or unknown, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Swapping Outside Rearview Mirrors RPOs DL8 / DL3 / DPN.
• 10246637Jun 1, 2013Steering. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
• 10245332Jun 1, 2013Suspension. Suspension.
• 10245292Jun 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Swapping Outside Rearview Mirrors RPOs DL8 / DL3 / DPN.
• 10038344Jun 1, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. The probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle component. *rm updated on 7/26/2013. All 2014 and prior gm passenger cars and trucks.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10139065May 23, 2013Electronic stability control, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision of PI0639B to add the 2013 model year and update the labor operation information.
• 10139064May 23, 2013Equipment, Steering. This informational bulletin provides information for Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Conditions
• 10113106May 23, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have low oil pressure, no oil pressure, and/or engine noise. Technician will need to replace the oil pump, flush the oil cooler lines.
• 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…
• 10113103May 22, 2013Seats. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that after installing the GM Accessory Heated Seat Kit, one or more of the following issues may be present the heated seat back and/or bottom turns off after approximately 30 seconds and after turning on the heated seat switch, the indicators remain on, but the seat is not heating. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble…
• 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.

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