2011 Chevrolet Traverse Technical Service Bulletins

1,461 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 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.

• 10118668Oct 30, 2012Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides supplemental information on trailer towing and recreational vehicle towing guidelines.
• 10085120Oct 30, 2012Equipment, Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides supplemental information on trailer towing and recreational vehicle towing guidelines.
• 10112512Oct 22, 2012Seats, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to set a personalized easy exit seat and/or power tilt column position and they will only move a predetermined amount. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10112494Oct 18, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.
• 10118649Oct 17, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding a condition of the charging system light is illuminated and/or the Service Battery Charging System message is displayed, that might have been caused by oil being spilled into the generator while filling the engine oil level.
• 10118643Oct 16, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding Unexpected Loss of Radio Audio (Radio Goes Silent/No Sound) and Other Blackberry Phone - Bluetooth Issues
• 10112484Oct 16, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that when the remote start feature is used to start the vehicle, the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint light operation in the Instrument Panel Cluster varies depending on the model year. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10084191Oct 16, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding unexpected loss of radio audio (radio goes silent/no sound) and other blackberry phone - bluetooth issues
• 10118638Oct 15, 2012Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Identifying Non-GM (Aftermarket) Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines Using Tech 2 or GDS 2
• 10118637Oct 15, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
• 10118635Oct 15, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118634Oct 15, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
• 10084683Oct 15, 2012Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10112468Oct 12, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are…
• 10112465Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10118616Oct 4, 2012Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for the replacement of the camshaft cover for concerns relating to Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, Poor Acceleration, Throttle Body Freezing, Multiple DTCs Set, Ice Deposits and/or Oil Deposits Present in Air Inlet Duct
• 10084691Oct 4, 2012Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for the replacement of the camshaft cover for concerns relating to malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, poor acceleration, throttle body freezing, multiple dtcs set, ice deposits and/or oil deposits present in air inlet duct
• 10253627Oct 1, 2012Engine cooling. Malfunction Indicator Lamp.
• 10247648Oct 1, 2012Electrical system, Other or unknown. Light Flashes or Stays on Steady During A Remote Start.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246593Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
• 10245287Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Light Flashes or Stays on Steady During A Remote Start.
• 10118608Oct 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for the replacement of the sunroof sunshade stricker for the conditions of Front Sunroof Sunshade Will Not Latch or is Difficult to Latch in the Closed Position
• 10084682Oct 1, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for the replacement of the sunroof sunshade stricker for the conditions of front sunroof sunshade will not latch or is difficult to latch in the closed position
• 10071185Oct 1, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10247682Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Navigation Radio Radio And Integrated Center Stack
• 10245321Sep 1, 2012Equipment. Navigation Radio Radio And Integrated Center Stack
• 10045040Jun 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Chevrolet/gmc/buick: see document search button for owner letter. Wiper arm nut may loosen and cause wiper arm to become inoperative if build up of snow or ice is on windshield.
• 10044919Jun 1, 2012Seat belts. General motors: second and/or third row bench seat center belt buckle plastic is cracked. It has been found that this could happen if the second or third row seat is folded flat and the seat belt is still buckled.
• 10044386May 1, 2012Engine, Fuel system. Gm: fuel gauge inoperative/fluctuates hard/no start ses/check engine light on. Conditions may be intermittent. Upon investigation, the technician may find various dtcs set. This condition may be due to the harness retainer slipping on the tubing putting pressure on the harness causing connector x305 to be partially separated or not fully seated.
• 10041933May 1, 2012Electrical system, Fuel system. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe updated 6/18/12.
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10036513Mar 1, 2012Steering. Buick/chevrolet/gmc/saturn: squeak, moan or rub type noise when turning steering wheel at slow speeds. Noise may be due to insufficient grease in the pinion shaft seal. *pe updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10043644Feb 1, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Buick/chevrolet/gmc: when wipers are in use, wipers fail to return to park position or the wiper arm, on pivot shaft, is slipping and may be out of position.
• 10041504Feb 1, 2012Electrical system, Other or unknown. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: valve, control solenoid will be placed on restriction. *pe updated 4/18/12.
• 10038345Feb 1, 2012Engine cooling. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: there may be an intermittent engine hesitation or flutter. The camshaft sensor terminals likely have poor connections. *rm updated 8/1/11. *pe updated 4/16/12.
• 10026696Feb 1, 2012Fuel system. Gmc: crank no start after parking on an incline when fuel level is low. *pe updated 6/8/10. *pe updated on 06/24/2011. *kb updated 2/14/12. *pe updated 4/4/12. *pe updated 4/18/12.
• 10022691Feb 1, 2012Brakes. Gmc: unable to communicate with the ebcm dtc u0121. *nj vehicles equipped with jl4. Updated 9/30/08. *pe updated 6/27/11. *pe updated 4/6/12.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10042291Nov 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Buick/chevrolet/gems;saturn: on all wheel drive vehicles, there are some concerns or issues regarding incidental service for the normal propeller shaft conditions.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10039507Jun 1, 2011Fuel system, Electrical system. Gm: the malfunction light is on and the fuel tank is hard to fill. There are trouble codes stored.
• 10038684May 1, 2011Electrical system, Engine cooling. Gm: check engine light is on with a stored trouble code.
• 10038671May 1, 2011Equipment. Gm: there is a separated, broken, or missing floor mat and carpet retainers due to improper installation or removal of floormats.
• 10038262May 1, 2011Air bags. Gm: the front passenger airbag indicator may light when electronics are placed in the passenger seat. The electronics cause the vehicle to think there is a passenger sitting in the seat. *rm updated 6/24/11.
• 10038747Apr 1, 2011Equipment. Gm: the temperature controls are not working. It doesn't respond to controls, a/c blows hot, stuck in defrost, and the blower may not function.
• 10038706Apr 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: malfunction light is on with four possible trouble codes stored.

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