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.

• 10112960Apr 9, 2013Fuel system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2097 or P2099. Technician will need to perform an injector balance or Active Fuel Injector Tester prior to going further. Technician will also need to check for a small leak in the exhaust if published Service…
• 10130619Apr 8, 2013Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 10-00-89-017Z to include updated information.
• 10114141Apr 5, 2013Engine cooling. 13079 - Customer Satisfaction Program. Vehicles may have leaks from the water pump shaft seal. These leaks are often due to vehicle operation with a low engine coolant level. Proper maintenance of the engine coolant level will increase shaft seal reliability and help ensure that the water pump operates as intended. Dealers are to check the engine coolant level and, if necessary, add the proper mixture of coolant…
• 10060430Apr 5, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10130611Apr 3, 2013Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin is for information on COAX Repair Kit Availability. Revised from PI0572A
• 10250081Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
• 10246985Apr 1, 2013Equipment. PQC Part Restriction.
• 10246728Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Torque Converter Clutch Sticking Expires April 30, 2014
• 10246727Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Service Update for Inventory Vehicles Only Torque Converter Clutch Sticking Expires April 30, 2014
• 10246712Apr 1, 2013Engine cooling. CSP-Water Pump Shaft Seal Leaks. Equipped with HFV6 Engine (LY7, LLT)
• 10246626Apr 1, 2013Equipment. New Global Labor Codes
• 10246616Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10246615Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10246614Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. Vehicle Software Enhancements
• 10246568Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
• 10245898Apr 1, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Blind Zone Sensor Module.
• 10245767Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Diagnostic Tips for Steering Gear Boot Stains, Perceived Fluid Leak from POWER Steering Gear End Seals
• 10073597Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070225Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070224Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062863Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052297Apr 1, 2013Electrical system. General motors: on some trucks and passenger vehicles, accessory power outlets (apo) and trailer lighting are common accessed electrical systems that are affected by devices that are plugged in and become inoperative due to an open fuse and no problem with vehicle identified. Models years 2010-2014 trucks and passenger. No models.
• 10052266Apr 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). General motors: may not be able to get data to program to the right side of the vehicle. There is no object detection on sensor module.
• 10052215Apr 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: in certain vehicles, the transmission control module (tcm), 6 speed automatic, torque converter clutch solenoid sticks due to debris, needs reprogramming. Models 2013 enclave, malibu, traverse, acadia, terrain, srx, xts. *pe updated 7/1/13.
• 10052213Apr 1, 2013Engine cooling. Buick/chevrolet/gmc/saturn: see document search button for owner letter. Some vehicles are experiencing low low engine coolant level, causing leakage from water pump shaft seal and need to be checked. Models 2009-2013 enclave, traverse, acadia, 2009-2010 outlook.
• 10134685Mar 28, 2013Steering. This informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace the steering gear boot clamps to correct the customers concern of what appears to be an oil leak.
• 10112944Mar 28, 2013Electrical system, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Engine Control Module will no longer be on restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer can now order part through the normal Customer Care and Aftersales parts process.
• 10134682Mar 27, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides information on Vehicle Software Enhancements for 2014 and prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks.
• 10134681Mar 26, 2013Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on clarification of use-dealer empowerment labor operations and customer enthusiasm.
• 10134680Mar 26, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information accessory power outlet and trailer lighting fuse replacement due to electrical systems that can be affected by devices that are plugged in by the customer.
• 10134676Mar 25, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on powertrain and various electronic/electrical control issues.
• 10134675Mar 25, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers to properly maintain vehicle in inventory.
• 10112935Mar 25, 2013Electrical system. 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.
• 10134672Mar 22, 2013Seats. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper cleaning products for GM hard or plastic surfaces, seats carpet, vinyl.
• 10134671Mar 22, 2013Electrical system, Tires, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on aftermarket ALSL or DLC devices causing multiple issues due to suspected tampering.
• 10134662Mar 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information of suspected tampering or vehicle modifications for non-GM (Aftermarket) engine and transmission calibrations for V6 and V8 gasoline engines Using Tech 2® or global diagnostic system 2 (GDS 2)
• 10112921Mar 19, 2013Electrical system, Brakes. 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…
• 10112906Mar 15, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Vehicle will not crank and start, warning telltales illuminate, Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning operation, multiple communication U codes, technicians may find various Diagnostic Trouble Codes set, and Open fuse in the underhood electrical center.
• 10134652Mar 11, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on fix it right for first time issues.
• 10112898Mar 7, 2013Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the oil or coolant is not coming from a leak above the spark plug then replace the cylinder Head, spark plug and coil.
• 10112892Mar 5, 2013Exterior lighting, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and or the battery going dead overnight. Technician may find a 4.1 ampere draw. Technician will need to back out pin 1 of connector 2 at the Body Control Module and see if the draw goes away. If the draw goes away, check for an aftermarket accessory that is…
• 10134640Mar 4, 2013Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to chemical staining, pitting corrosion and/or spotted.
• 10254207Mar 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge.
• 10247760Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Various Electrical Concerns And / Or Blown Fuse.
• 10247664Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. Service Engine Soon MIL With P1682 And/Or Battery Draw And/Or No Start.
• 10247105Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Various Electrical Concerns And / Or Blown Fuse.
• 10246911Mar 1, 2013Wheels, Back-over prevention (rear camera). EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message
• 10245804Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
• 10245303Mar 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Service Engine Soon MIL With P1682 And/Or Battery Draw And/Or No Start.
• 10134639Mar 1, 2013Equipment, Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides information to inform the dealers od special procedures necessary when towing a trailer or when towing the vehicle behind a recreational vehicle.

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