2018 Chevrolet Traverse Technical Service Bulletins

1,108 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10137483Apr 16, 2018Seats. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of front seat slight rocking movement while shifting weight from seat, during hard stops, and/or when driving over rough road surface.
• 10137562Apr 13, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This PI bulletin provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and they are normal characteristic.
• 10137551Apr 13, 2018Engine cooling. This Bulletin provides inspection/diagnosis/correction information on a cold start misfire and/or rough idle and DTC P0300 that may also be set.
• 10137498Apr 11, 2018Steering. This Preliminary information communicatesa Service Engine Soon Lamp with P050F. Check vacuum system for proper operation. If vacuum system is operating properly, replace brake booster.
• 10137495Apr 10, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, and displays are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10137558Apr 9, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
• 10137554Apr 9, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10137542Apr 9, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the RDCCM to correct a drivetrain whine/moan an/or clunk when in AWD.
• 10137492Apr 9, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when a phone does not charge properly or charging cycles is on and off rapidly when connected to the single port USB hub of the vehicle.
• 10137574Apr 6, 2018Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to repair the crankshaft positioning sensor wiring harness by installing a new wiring harness.
• 10137560Apr 6, 2018Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10137537Apr 4, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formally known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10137557Apr 3, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on policies regarding a Product Assistance Claim (PAC) within the Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program.
• 10137418Mar 29, 2018Equipment. This engineering information is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Speaker Rattle, Speaker Crackle, Poor Sound Quality, Speaker Pop, or Speaker Distortion.
• 10137383Mar 28, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
• 10137206Mar 27, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicatesSES lamp with DTC U1345. Inspect connection at the upper and lower Aero Shutters for water. Clean and repair as needed.
• 10137381Mar 26, 2018Tires. This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (in Canada, the Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule.
• 10137196Mar 22, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates the Control Valve Body spacer plate orifice #33 may be restricted as root cause for themay not go above 30 mph, may be stuck in 2nd gear, will not upshift, MIL is on, and/or DTC P2821 concern,to replace the plate as necessary.
• 10137194Mar 22, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the Comfort and Convenience menu are missing at times. Technician will need to perform a scan for Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Technician will need to follow published Service Information diagnostics if there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes…
• 10137432Mar 21, 2018Engine cooling. This informational bulletin advises the technician of how the Soot information has changed from grams to percentage.
• 10137388Mar 20, 2018Electrical system, Air bags. This engineering information is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Driver Side Seat Air Bag Light On DTC codes B0014, B001A, B001E.
• 10137380Mar 16, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on properly eliminating unwanted odors in vehicles.
• 10137433Mar 14, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the rear differential assembly if found to be the cause of the noises heard while in FWD.
• 10137392Mar 13, 2018Seat belts. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Second Row Center Buckle Not Latching Correctly.
• 10137183Mar 13, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Human Machine Interface, Radio or Tuner, radio controls, Integrated Center Stack, and displays are placed on restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10137429Mar 9, 2018Electrical system, Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides information on tail lamp harness replacement to correct the rear turn signal flashing fast.
• 10137385Mar 9, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin was created to inform that any accessories that are installed from the GM factory will be covered under the standard vehicle warranty and dealer installed accessories will be covered for a full year (12 months).
• 10137305Mar 9, 2018Seat belts. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of 2nd row center seat belt not retracting fully or unable to extract.
• 10137301Mar 8, 2018Engine, Equipment. This Bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear that require repair and not engine replacement.
• 10137397Mar 7, 2018Electrical system, Engine. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Vehicle No Start, Stalls Repeatedly and/or Smoke from Under Hood at Battery.
• 10137382Mar 7, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher CSi scores.
• 10137297Mar 1, 2018Wheels, Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information for cleaning brake dust off of aluminum or chrome wheels.
• 10137375Feb 28, 2018Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to properly reprogram an onstar module to correct a condition of Red LED, No WiFi Operation, and/or Limited OnStar® Module Functionality After OnStar Module Replacement for Another Condition.
• 10137343Feb 27, 2018Engine. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-06-04-015B (Vehicles Sitting Outside on Dealer Lots for Extended Periods with Hard Start/No Start Condition) to add the 2015-2018 model years.
• 10137283Feb 27, 2018Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers required to contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
• 10137312Feb 22, 2018Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the temp sensor connection and program the ECM.
• 10129900Feb 22, 2018Engine 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.
• 10129896Feb 20, 2018Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information on a rattle, tick, or knock type noise. Any drivability concerns they should be addressed prior to the following diagnostic progression. A sound file or video with sound of the noise needs to be made prior to dis-assembly to help isolate to one area in the engine. There are four different steps to diagnosis the concern. This communication was updated…
• 10129894Feb 20, 2018Vehicle speed control, Steering. This Preliminary information communicates the Control Valve Body spacer plate orifice #33 may be restricted as root cause for themay not go above 30 mph, may be stuck in 2nd gear, will not upshift, MIL is on, and/or DTC P2821 concern,to replace the plate as necessary.
• 10129893Feb 20, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates that no repairs should be attempted for an intermittent DTC P2731 at this time.
• 10137344Feb 15, 2018Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2 9U.S. and Canada
• 10137379Feb 14, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the rear differential assembly if found to be the cause of the noises heard while in FWD.
• 10137345Feb 13, 2018Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.
• 10129885Feb 12, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that in the radio settings some of the vehicle personalization selections within the Comfort and Convenience menu are missing at times. Technician will need to perform a scan for Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Technician will need to follow published Service Information diagnostics if there are Diagnostic Trouble Codes…
• 10137371Feb 8, 2018Suspension, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the axle nuts and washers if a clicking noise is heard on turns from the front.
• 10137327Feb 8, 2018Wheels, Brakes, Steering. This technical bulletin provides procedures for How to Determine if Wheel to Rotor Interface Click Noise is Present to correct conditions of Clicking Noise from Front of Vehicle with Wheels Straight Ahead on Acceleration Tip In/Tip Out or While Turning at Low Speeds due to torque requirements.
• 10135161Feb 8, 2018Equipment. 18039 - Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain vehicles, equipped with the Hit the Road package (RPO PCX) may have a condition in which a double charge was applied for the optional roof rack cross rails at the time of vehicle purchase. Dealers are to provide the customer with a reimbursement check in the amount of $325.
• 10129871Feb 8, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary information communicates if a slight shudder is felt during a shift at speeds of 40 MPH or below to perform a transmission fluid drain and fill.
• 10129864Feb 7, 2018Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have hard start, extended crank, or black smoke from the exhaust when starting. Technician will need to perform fuel quality test, spark test, and a compression test. Technician should also install a vacuum gauge prior to cold start and watch needle for signs of a sticking valve.
• 10129862Feb 6, 2018Equipment. 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.

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