2019 Chevrolet Traverse Technical Service Bulletins

819 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2019 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.

• 10165121Aug 15, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
• 10165100Aug 14, 2019Brakes. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a rear brake squeal noise.
• 10165441Aug 13, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. N192218430 - Customer Satisfaction Program. During service, certain vehicles equipped with OnStar (RPO UE1), may have received an incorrect and partially programmed/configured replacement OnStar module. This condition will disable certain OnStar features, including Remote Access (remote start, door lock/unlock, etc.), Connected Access (vehicle diagnostics, dealer maintenance notification, etc.), and Unlimited…
• 10165122Aug 13, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement.
• 10165123Aug 12, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on Some vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped.
• 10165101Aug 5, 2019Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to test and repair the underhood fuseblock if found the cause of the P-codes set.
• 10165079Aug 5, 2019Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
• 10165436Aug 1, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. N192220190 - Customer Satisfaction Program. Vehicle may have a right axle seal that is not seated in the transmission housing bore firmly. This may cause transmission fluid to leak onto the transmission housing, driveway, garage floor, or ground. If the leak is not remedied, potential transmission issues may occur. Dealers are to replace the torque converter housing.
• 10165082Aug 1, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the axle nuts and washers if a clicking noise is heard on turns from the front.
• 10163900Jul 26, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides process information for the (GWM) and (WPC) parts return program.
• 10163909Jul 24, 2019Suspension. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information on noise heard from the rear shock absorber.
• 10163670Jul 19, 2019Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates information to diagnose DTC C056D or C056E.
• 10163666Jul 18, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates diagnostics and repairs in addition to what is already in Service Information. The concern this document is designed for is specific to some 2019 vehicles with 2.0 LTG engine exhibiting a misfire and MIL due to P0300.
• 10163910Jul 11, 2019Engine cooling. Some customers may note a Check Engine Light related to the evaporative emission canister performance. Technicians may find the following DTCs set: • P0442 • P0455 • P0446 • P0449 • P0498 This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on warranty parts for complete canister assemblies that apply to the DTC codes specified and has leak conditions. Engineering is determining a root…
• 10163658Jul 9, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have oil mixed in with the engine coolant. Technician will need to inspect the oil cooler if equipped for possible leaking into the cooling system through the radiator. If no issue found replace the engine as well as all rubber coolant hoses.
• 10164111Jun 28, 2019Equipment. N192262980 - Service Update. Buick Infotainment Owner?s Manuals were installed in the Chevrolet Traverse trunk kit instead of the correct Chevrolet Infotainment Owner?s Manual. Dealers are to install the correct Infotainment Owner?s Manual into the vehicle.
• 10163272Jun 26, 2019Equipment. The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
• 10163268Jun 26, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
• 10163261Jun 26, 2019Fuel system. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
• 10163266Jun 25, 2019Equipment, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10163260Jun 25, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
• 10163193Jun 25, 2019Equipment. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10162154Jun 24, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the identification process for High Feature V6 camshafts in re-manufactured engines.
• 10162138Jun 18, 2019Fuel system. 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…
• 10162129Jun 14, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary information communicates information to let dealers know that the sunshade catch is available and not to replace sunroof housing.
• 10162125Jun 13, 2019Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates SES lamp with DTC U1345. Inspect connection at the upper and lower Aero Shutters for water. Clean and repair as needed.
• 10162124Jun 13, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10163263Jun 11, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims for module reprogramming and not when replacing a module.
• 10163237Jun 10, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area.
• 10163215Jun 6, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and 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.
• 10163240Jun 4, 2019Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to test and repair the underhood fuseblock if found the cause of the P-codes set.
• 10162112Jun 4, 2019Interior lighting. This Preliminary information communicates information on the third row dome lamp operation.
• 10161941May 29, 2019Electrical system, Engine cooling, Engine. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to change the oil if excessive fuel has been found in the oil and the cause of the DTC set. Also replacing the PCV valve in camshaft cover and updating the ECM with latest software.
• 10161362May 29, 2019Engine cooling. Service Update - Revised to add Traverse. Certain vehicles may not have the snow/ice mode calibration enabled. This missing calibration results in the selection of snow/ice mode (knob selector) not having a change in the accelerator pedal response. Reprogram the engine control module (ECM).
• 10161974May 28, 2019Electrical system. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on verifying that the starter is operative and that the DTC codes are active or stored in history.
• 10161878May 23, 2019Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of an intermittent blank or flickering driver information center (DIC).
• 10161979May 21, 2019Suspension. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information on noise heard from the rear shock absorber.
• 10161932May 21, 2019Engine cooling. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
• 10161968May 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 10161973May 16, 2019Seats. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field to determine a root cause for a condition of drivers seat track will not adjust forward and/or backwards and becomes seized. This PIE revision adds the Acadia, XT5, Traverse and Enclave Models.
• 10161019May 15, 2019Forward collision avoidance. This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".
• 10161018May 15, 2019Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates information for terminal concerns at X203
• 10161008May 13, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary information communicates information to let dealers know that the sunshade catch is available and not to replace sunroof housing.
• 10161906May 9, 2019Tires. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
• 10161929May 8, 2019Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GM's policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada.
• 10160986May 7, 2019Engine. This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic trail to a likely conclusion for lean codes on these vehicles.
• 10160977May 3, 2019Brakes. This Preliminary information communicates information to diagnose DTC C056D or C056E.
• 10161907May 2, 2019Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Being Prepared for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC).
• 10160116Apr 30, 2019Wheels, Suspension. 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.
• 10160111Apr 30, 2019Electrical system. This informational bulletin explains where to locate the trailer brake controller blunt ends on the instrument panel wiring harness.

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