2013 Chevrolet Traverse Technical Service Bulletins

1,670 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10113796Aug 6, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of GM floor mats.
• 10113792Aug 4, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10089836Aug 4, 2015Air bags, Electrical system. 15536 - special coverage. Certain 2008 – 2013 buick enclave, 2008-2013 gmc acadia, 2008-2010 saturn outlook, and 2009-2013 chevrolet traverse vehicles were recalled to address corrosion and/or loose crimps in the driver and passenger-seat mounted side-impact airbag (siab) wiring-harness connectors, which could cause an increase in resistance that may disable the siab, front-center airbag, if equipped, and seat-belt…
• 10114642Aug 3, 2015Electrical 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 check Global Warranty Management system for customer satisfaction program 15086 status. If the status of the customer satisfaction program 15086 was not completed follow the steps to get the Telematics…
• 10113788Aug 3, 2015Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10113787Aug 3, 2015Seat belts. This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button sticking.
• 10058794Aug 1, 2015Air bags. Buick/gmc/saturn/chevrolet: tsb contains an owner's notification letter. Select document search button below. Some vehicles are experiencing, on driver and passenger seat mounted side impact airbag (siab) wiring harness connectors, loose or corroded crimps, that is causing resistance that can disable front center airbag and seat belt pretensioners. Model 2008-13 enclave, outlook, traverse, acadia.
• 10138154Jul 30, 2015Equipment, Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on properly maintaining vehicles in dealer inventory.
• 10114639Jul 30, 2015Electrical 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 use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool equals 6708 the technician will need to contact General Motors Technical…
• 10114638Jul 30, 2015Electrical system. 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.
• 10138139Jul 23, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides repair information for the correction of a customer concern of short duration musty odors emitted from the HVAC system at vehicle start-up in hot, humid conditions.
• 10138137Jul 21, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on ACDelco® replacement battery warranty procedures.
• 10138130Jul 16, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides technicians with information to assist in identifying operating characteristics of manual transmissions that repair attempts will not change.
• 10138125Jul 15, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on new vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) process and to encourage delivering quality vehicles and generating higher CSi scores.
• 10138117Jul 10, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides recommendations and product information for application of anti-corrosion materials
• 10138114Jul 10, 2015Seats, Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on interior cleaning of Instrument Panel (IP), hard or plastic surfaces, seats, carpet, leather, vinyl, fabric cleaner, stain remover, restorer and product availability.
• 10138113Jul 10, 2015Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline and available retail brands.
• 10114598Jul 10, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10114597Jul 9, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of an engine power reduced message on the driver information center after performing the Canada Onstar® 4G upgrade. If the concern is present park the vehicle outside and call General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
• 10137943Jul 7, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel regarding warranty codes generated by EL-50313 Midtronics GR8 Battery Tester/Charger required for claim processing on labor operations 4041510, 4041520 and 250 mile/400 km labor operation restriction (North America ONLY).
• 10115076Jun 29, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency…
• 10113705Jun 23, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel regarding original equipment battery part numbers and AC Delco replacement battery approved warranty part numbers.
• 10113703Jun 23, 2015Electrical system, Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P2138 set.
• 10115067Jun 22, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being unable to receive OnStar ?Over The Air? updates. Technician will need to press the OnStar button and verify they have an active account and that the call connects with data and location.
• 10113701Jun 22, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10115053Jun 17, 2015Tires, Suspension. 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…
• 10113688Jun 12, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with Global Warranty Management (GWM), Warranty Parts Center (WPC), and Parts Return Program information.
• 10113687Jun 11, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
• 10115026Jun 8, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the OnStar wireless fidelity inoperative. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center with a scan tool connect to the vehicle for further assistance.
• 10115022Jun 8, 2015Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal from the engine. Technician will inspect the oil control solenoids for metal debris. Also inspect for damage to the cam caps Journals and camshaft journals on the heads. The check the timing chain idler sprockets for stiffness when turning. If any of…
• 10115014Jun 3, 2015Equipment. 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 use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool equals 6708 the technician will need to contact General Motors Technical…
• 10113669Jun 2, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on properly maintaining vehicles in dealer inventory.
• 10113662May 27, 2015Fuel system, Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
• 10113659May 22, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical bulletin provides diagnostics and repair procedures to correct a customer concern of headliner wet/water leak from front or rear sunroof glass.
• 10113658May 22, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
• 10113657May 21, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10113654May 15, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
• 10113652May 15, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
• 10113649May 14, 2015Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of floor wet under carpet, engine continues to run with key off, possible no crank/no start, communication loss, various electrical concerns.
• 10113644May 12, 2015Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of floor wet under carpet, engine continues to run with key off, possible no crank/no start, communication loss, various electrical concerns.
• 10113643May 12, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This technical bulletin provides diagnostics and repair procedures to correct a customer concern of headliner wet/water leak from front or rear sunroof glass.
• 10113631May 6, 2015Engine. This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with information on front engine mount service recommendations.
• 10113628May 1, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of wind noise generating from accessory roof cross rails.
• 10113620Apr 28, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Iitermittently key will not rotate in door or ignition lock cylinder.
• 10113619Apr 28, 2015Brakes. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a squeak and/or groan noise from the brake pedal area upon brake pedal application.
• 10113614Apr 27, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to assist dealership personnel with the identification of vehicle headlamp, tail lamp, license lamp or fog/driving lamp damage that are not considered warrantable.
• 10113613Apr 27, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
• 10114474Apr 20, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
• 10114470Apr 17, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10114459Apr 13, 2015Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician about the calculation and operation of the engine oil life monitor. The monitor calculates the percent of oil life remaining, based on 3 pathways. The first pathway for oil life calculation is engine revolutions. The second pathway for oil life calculation is the mileage form the last rest for all General Motors powertrains except the Volt. The third…

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