2009 Chevrolet Traverse Technical Service Bulletins

1,217 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. 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.

• 10246840Jun 1, 2014Air bags. PSR - Side Impact Airbag Connector
• 10137937May 30, 2014Tires. This informational bulletin provides explanation on using the tire sealent in the GM kit as a temporary fix only untill the tire can be properly repaired under the new tire warranty.
• 10137935May 29, 2014Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides a process to the service agents that are not required to contact PQC, to determine when to replace a assembly as opposed to repairing and if an engine or transmission is being returned, that it has all the information in relation to that part being returned.
• 10137934May 29, 2014Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information to the technician on what parts of an engine or transmission will require the PQC to be notified.
• 10137932May 28, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty bulletin explains how to use the EL-50313 Midtronic GR8 Battery tester to test a battery and determin if it is warranty or not.
• 10061377May 28, 2014Seat belts. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10137928May 22, 2014Equipment, Tires. This informational bulletin explains a normal condition of new tires may shake and vibrate for the first few miles.
• 10137927May 22, 2014Equipment, Tires. This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on tire radial force variations and how to balance a tire using the balancer.
• 10137919May 19, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10112074May 19, 2014Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have the Antilock Braking System, Service Traction Control System, and/or Service Stabilitrak lights are on. The Electronic Brake Control Module may have one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes C0035-C0050 with specifically symptom 18, 5A, or 0F. Technician will gain access…
• 10061365May 19, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061360May 19, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061193May 19, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10137914May 16, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides tips on how to care for the interior of the vehicle using products.
• 10137901May 9, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
• 10137892May 2, 2014Suspension. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add greese to the jounce bumper on the front struts to correct the customers concern of creaking or squawking from front end on turns.
• 10137890May 2, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to the technician on what parts of an engine or transmission will require the PQC to be notified.
• 10253127May 1, 2014Air bags. Engineering Information
• 10248733May 1, 2014Air bags. Front Safety Belt Anchor
• 10246913May 1, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels. EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message
• 10246624May 1, 2014Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10074050May 1, 2014Air bags. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10056243May 1, 2014Air bags. Saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet: completion of product safety campaign #14030, regarding vehicles arriving, with airbag light on, at dealership. Model 2008-2013 enclave, traverse, acadia, outlook.
• 10038468May 1, 2014Brakes. Gm: the brake, traction, or stability lights are on because of debris stuck on the wheel speed sensor. Updated on 06/15/2011. *kb updated on 06/20/2011. *rm updated 6/27/11. *pe updated 10/3/11. *pe updated 05/08/2013 *js updated on 7/9/2013. *kb updated 7/28/14.
• 10135234Apr 30, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to seal the plenum, windshield, and inspect the sunroof drain to repair the Floor Wet Under Carpet/Engine Continues to Run with Key Off/Possible No Crank/No Start/Communication Loss/Various Electrical Concerns.
• 10111829Apr 25, 2014Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for about 60 seconds on cold start. This process may cause the customer to see…
• 10061123Apr 23, 2014Air bags. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10135219Apr 22, 2014Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for warranty replacement.
• 10135218Apr 22, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin is to assist with the identification of issues that are not considered warrantable.
• 10111815Apr 21, 2014Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a ticking noise on cold start after sitting more than 6 hours. Technician will inspect the oil pump pick-up tube to block seal being compressed. It the seal is compressed replace the seal and retest.
• 10111811Apr 18, 2014Electrical 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.
• 10111810Apr 17, 2014Equipment. 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 Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.
• 10135207Apr 15, 2014Engine cooling. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to repair the PCV system to correct the customers the customers concern of poor engine performance, Ice in throttle body and MIL on.
• 10135201Apr 14, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fixing the vehicle right the first time by listing possible concerns to specific vehicles.
• 10135196Apr 11, 2014Engine cooling. This informational bulletin advises the technician of new timing chains and guides and part numbers.
• 10253630Apr 1, 2014Engine cooling. Malfunction Indicator Lamp.
• 10250013Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
• 10246839Apr 1, 2014Air bags. PSR - Side Impact Airbag Connector
• 10246588Apr 1, 2014Engine cooling. Information on High Feature V6 Timing Chain Kits and Chain Guide Replacements DTCs P0008, P0009, P0016, P0017, P0018 and/or P0019
• 10055422Apr 1, 2014Engine. Gm: some dtc codes may be set, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0008, or p0009. 3.6 ly7 with cam actuator dtc.the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor pressed on the crankshaft may have moved. Also included buick allure model year 2005.
• 10052863Apr 1, 2014Engine. Gm: some vehicles require replacements for high feature v6 timing chain kits and guide replacements. Also included chevrolet captiva. Model years 2007-2013. *js updated 7/18/14.
• 10044850Apr 1, 2014Engine. General motors: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, poor acceleration, throttle body freezing, multiple dtcs set. Ice deposits and/or oil deposits present in air inlet duct. *js updated 9/19/12. *pe updated 12/5/12. *pe updated 05/03/2013 *js updated 09/30/2013 *js updated 7/28/14.
• 10137887Mar 28, 2014Electrical system. This warranty bulletin explains how to use the EL-50313 Midtronic GR8 Battery tester to test a battery and determin if it is warranty or not
• 10111886Mar 28, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008 or P0009 may be set. Technician will need to inspect for loose timing chains or tensioners. If after following Service Information diagnostics the root cause is not found inspect the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor. If the reluctor has moved then replace crankshaft.
• 10061136Mar 18, 2014Air bags. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10137866Mar 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10111850Mar 5, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when a Canadian customer may comment that when they travel to the United States, they are unable to connect to OnStar or use hands free calling. Dealer can advise the customer that the existing cell phone provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada.
• 10111849Mar 5, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a frequent "off route" messages while following Turn by Turn route. Technicians will need to remove power from the Vehicle Communication Interface Module for one hour and retest for the concern.
• 10111846Mar 4, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to install OnStar Bluetooth. Dealer should be advised at this time, there are no provisions to add this option to vehicles that were not built with it.
• 10111845Mar 4, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using…

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