2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Technical Service Bulletins

1,796 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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.

• 10118867Nov 11, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin explains who to contact (Kerr) for parts that may be warranty and what information may be needed.
• 10118866Nov 11, 2013Equipment. This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 00-06-01-026D to add the 2014 model year.
• 10112346Nov 11, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician about key and theft information for Fleet Vehicles equipped with RPO 6E2 or 6E8 and converting to fleet mode. Technician will need to ensure fleet vehicles with RPO 6E2 or 6E8 should be checked to verify that the Theft Deterrent Module is in fleet mode prior to attempting to add keys.
• 10118862Nov 8, 2013Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary bulletin provides a pre-inspection symptom list before preforming any repairs to any of windows for noises or performance.
• 10118859Nov 7, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047K to add the 2014 model year.
• 10118858Nov 7, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047 to add the 2014 model year.
• 10118852Nov 6, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary Informational bulletin provides information on Battery Test Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) for Original Equipment Batteries and Testing Tips.
• 10112336Nov 5, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, display, and Media Disc Players are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10118844Nov 4, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-06-04-015A to add the 2012-2014 model years.
• 10246633Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Warranty Procedure for GM Dealer or Kerr Approved Warranty Center
• 10246619Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10118842Nov 1, 2013Equipment. This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 10-08-110-001 to add the 2012-2014 model years.
• 10112331Nov 1, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
• 10112329Nov 1, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using Bluetooth components. Technician should use the Preliminary Information to gather information from the customer on their Bluetooth device and the concern they are having before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10054243Nov 1, 2013Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. Model 2008-2014 vehicles and trucks.
• 10112437Oct 31, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a random bump, chuggle, or fishbite sensation when crowding the throttle slightly with the Torque Converter Clutch on while cruising at 35-60 miles per hour. Technician should follow all published Service Information diagnostics if the concern is repaired compare to a like vehicle with the same options.
• 10112436Oct 30, 2013Engine, Fuel system. 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…
• 10112433Oct 30, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on a rough running engine, and/or oil consumption. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 set. Technician will apply regulated air pressure through the PCV pipe and spray soapy water where the PCV baffle and valve cover meet with soapy water to…
• 10112428Oct 25, 2013Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that are unable to override the automatic door locking feature. Technician will update the Body Control Module on 2006 to 2007 model years. On 2010 to 2014 model years technician will need to contact Techline Customer Support for calibrations.
• 10112427Oct 24, 2013Other or unknown, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customer's wanting to add the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Regular Production Option Code (JL1) be installed on their Full Size pickup/utility when the vehicle was not ordered with the option. Dealer should advise the customer that if the vehicle does not have the option Regular Production Option Code (JL1) it…
• 10112423Oct 24, 2013Body and structure, Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have power lift-gate that is inoperative from all the switches and the keyless entry transmitter only with the ignition in the off position. Technician will need to inspect circuit 5985 for battery voltage. Repair any damaged wires or terminals.
• 10112413Oct 16, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have multiple electrical concerns and or intermittent no crank. Technician will need to remove the 175 amp Mega Fuse and inspect for arcing. If any type of arcing is found replace the affected components. Technician will also check the voltage drop on the positive and negative and the torque of the cable at the…
• 10112406Oct 15, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have various 2-Mode Hybrid issues. Some vehicle may have service hybrid system lamp that comes on with a Diagnostic Trouble Code P061B set. Technician will need to take a snap shot of the Electronic Brake Control Module and call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10112400Oct 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and a constant engine misfire. If Service Information diagnosis isolates no compression on the misfiring cylinder(s) with 100% leakage into the crankcase, perform the following steps as necessary before disassembling the engine.
• 10112399Oct 8, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10112388Oct 4, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
• 10112387Oct 3, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D has a sym 37 set please refer to the latest version of PIC5492.
• 10247675Oct 1, 2013Electrical system. Diagnosing / Troubleshooting Multiple Electrical Concerns / Intermittent No Crank
• 10247669Oct 1, 2013Equipment, Brakes. Adding Integrated Trailer Brake Controller RPO JL1.
• 10246632Oct 1, 2013Equipment. PAC Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program
• 10246618Oct 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10245314Oct 1, 2013Electrical system. Diagnosing / Troubleshooting Multiple Electrical Concerns / Intermittent No Crank
• 10245308Oct 1, 2013Other or unknown, Brakes. Adding Integrated Trailer Brake Controller RPO JL1.
• 10112382Oct 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces UV rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces UV rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are Solar glass with a light…
• 10032396Oct 1, 2013Electrical system. Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: multiple electrical concerns with dtc c0900 - keywords battery c/k cable clock crank cycle door dimming flicker gage gauge gmc hvac inop inoperative instrument intermittent ipc lock no panel power radio stall start temperature. *pe updated 3/28/11. Model yrs 2007-2009. *pe updated on 6/27/2011 added model yrs 2010-2011. *kb model years added 2012, 2013, and 2014. Updated 12/2/2013
• 10032393Oct 1, 2013Fuel system, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Chevrolet/cadillac/gmc: hybrid driveability or customer concerns of flare, slip, stall at a stop, surge, lack of power, poor fuel economy, reduced ev range/limited electric propulsion, dtc p061b after campaign 09102b or dtc p061b prior to campaign. *pe updated 3/14/11. *pe updated 12/4/2013
• 10113256Sep 18, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10113254Sep 18, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the new fluids available for axle service and clarifies usage. Technician will use the chart to determine the proper axle lubricant to use.
• 10113229Sep 4, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, display, and Media Disc Players are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10113227Sep 3, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10254237Sep 1, 2013Body and structure. Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting.
• 10250085Sep 1, 2013Seat belts. Seat Belt Extender Availability
• 10247683Sep 1, 2013Equipment. Navigation Radio, Radio, and Integrated Center Stack.
• 10246572Sep 1, 2013Seat belts. Seat Belt Extender Availability
• 10245322Sep 1, 2013Equipment. Navigation Radio, Radio, and Integrated Center Stack.
• 10053864Sep 1, 2013Steering. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/ saturn: there is fluid leaking from power steering system, along a fluid leak in front of vehicle underneath and should be inspected, cleaned and identified before repairing or replacing. Model 2010-14 lacrosse, 2011-14 regal, 2007-14 escalade, suburban, tahoe, yukon, yukon xl, yukon denali, yukon denali xl, 2013-14 xts, 2005-14 malibu, 2007-13 avalanche, silverado, sierra…
• 10113509Aug 30, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM).
• 10113506Aug 28, 2013Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program and Global Warranty Management (GWM) Submission Information.
• 10113502Aug 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes, Electrical system, Equipment, Engine…. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on a revised customer concern not duplicated/verified labor operation numbers and how to submit CCND.
• 10113209Aug 22, 2013Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that a tick ping noise on torque reversal or load. Technician will need to replace the propeller shaft. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance if the vehicle was built January 1, 2013 or later.

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