2013 Chevrolet Suburban Technical Service Bulletins

1,761 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10137475Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10126171Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10112607Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
• 10112606Nov 28, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that customers may inquire as to the availability of OnStar bluetooth on their vehicle. Technician should be advised that Vehicles with Regular Production Option Code (UPF or UWE) offer Bluetooth through the OnStar system.
• 10112603Nov 27, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a rattle, buzz, tick, or vibration type noise that appears to be coming from the center of the dash. Technician will adjust the transmission dipstick tube away from the front of cowl to provide additional clearance.
• 10126191Nov 26, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques used to install wheels onto vehicles
• 10126164Nov 26, 2012Body and structure. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for replacement of the liftgate applique for concerns regarding the applique being deformed or dimpled or paint damage at the lower edge of the applique
• 10112600Nov 26, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised that the maximum pinion shim to be used or stacked behind the pinion is 0.050?, and the minimum pinion shim is 0.020? for an 8.6 axle. The range for available pinion depth shims for the 10.5? axle is 0.006? to 0.024?. When setting the…
• 10112597Nov 21, 2012Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a buzz or rattle type noise during light acceleration around 1200-2000 Revolutions per minute. Technician will need to reposition the fuel line and bracket down away from the floor pan.
• 10138211Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
• 10138209Nov 20, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on USB command and control multimedia player interface/list of supported devices.
• 10137469Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
• 10137467Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on USB command and control multimedia player interface/list of supported devices.
• 10126194Nov 20, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on USB command and control multimedia player interface/list of supported devices.
• 10126192Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
• 10112573Nov 15, 2012Body and structure, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the power lift gate Regular Production Option Code (E61 or TB5) is inoperative. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code B153A set in the power lift gate control module. Technician will need to perform these steps. 1. Disconnect the connector at the Lift gate Latch Assembly. 2. Install a 3 ampere fused jumper…
• 10138201Nov 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.
• 10137459Nov 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.
• 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.
• 10138200Nov 12, 2012Equipment, Electrical system, Body and structure. 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.
• 10138197Nov 12, 2012Brakes, Engine, Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
• 10137457Nov 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.
• 10137454Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
• 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.
• 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…
• 10138192Nov 8, 2012Equipment, Engine, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the throttle position sensor cover for concerns regarding a indicator lamp illuminated reduced power message displayed and DTC P2135 set.
• 10138191Nov 8, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. 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
• 10137449Nov 8, 2012Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the throttle position sensor cover for concerns regarding a indicator lamp illuminated reduced power message displayed and DTC P2135 set.
• 10137448Nov 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
• 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
• 10112559Nov 8, 2012Equipment, Interior lighting. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the roof beacon switch. The roof beacon switch will be left disconnected from the assembly plant. When a roof beacon light is added technician will need to plug the harness into the switch.
• 10112558Nov 8, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with additional vehicle speed sensor diagnostic information. Technician may encounter multiple issues when diagnosing a Vehicle Speed Sensor. Technician will find it difficult to follow the speed signal path between the components. To test connect the Fluke meter leads between circuits 821 and 822 and set the meter to Alternating…
• 10138189Nov 7, 2012Wheels, Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on how to properly mount and balance wheels and tires on heavy duty truck models only
• 10137446Nov 7, 2012Wheels, Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on how to properly mount and balance wheels and tires on heavy duty truck models only
• 10126167Nov 7, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace the first junction block terminal and other terminals to correct a condition of poor HVAC performance.
• 10112551Nov 6, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an Antilock Braking System lamp followed by a Service Stability message in the Drivers Information Center. Technician my find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0710 set in the Electronic Brake Control Module. Technician may or may not find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0455. Technician will need to ensure the steering wheel…
• 10112548Nov 6, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that only have audio from the front left speaker after replacing the amplifier. Technician should program the amplifier using Tis-2-Web using Service Programming System with the latest calibrations.
• 10112547Nov 6, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a front passenger flooring wet, water sloshing noise, and/or mist from the dash vents. Technician will need to rotate the drain hose to clear the heat shield.
• 10112544Nov 6, 2012Brakes, Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a power steering pump whine noise. Technician will need to flush and refill the power steering system with Lucas Power Steering Fluid with Conditioners. Technician will replace the power steering pump with the latest design if the fluid is not available.
• 10126166Nov 5, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace the mobile microphone for concerns regarding poor voice quality during bluetooth call or onstar personal calls.
• 10112541Nov 5, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a buzz or rattle type noise during light acceleration around 1200-2000 Revolutions per minute. Technician will need to reposition the fuel line and bracket down away from the floor pan.
• 10112540Nov 5, 2012Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the rear power lift-gate is inoperative with the inside switch and the outside door handle. Dealer should advise the customer to press the unlock button on the door panel and the lift-gate will work.
• 10112536Nov 2, 2012Air bags. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B0081 in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module and Passenger Presence Sensor modules. Technician should inspect the Sensing and Diagnostic Module and Passenger Presence Sensor powers, grounds, and communication circuits at all in line connectors for fully seated, backed out terminals, and…
• 10253610Nov 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Diagnosis and Repair HVAC Blower Function.
• 10253603Nov 1, 2012Equipment. Poor Voice Quality During Bluetooth Call or OnStar® Personal Call.
• 10245761Nov 1, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Requesting a New Key Code for Customer with Lost or Stolen Keys
• 10112530Nov 1, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a high pitch buzz, whine, squeal, or hum noise from the radio display. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.

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