2009 GMC Acadia Technical Service Bulletins

1,248 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 GMC Acadia. 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.

• 10114265Nov 20, 2014Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the headlamp wiring connector and replace if damaged.
• 10114262Nov 18, 2014Brakes. This informational bulletin explains a normal condition for what and how the drive line can clunk.
• 10114260Nov 18, 2014Forward collision avoidance. This information bulletin explains the use of drilling high strength steel in a collision repair and the GM recommended CryoCobalt Drill bit.
• 10114716Nov 11, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that will not crank intermittently due to a dead battery. Technician will need to reprogram the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning control module with the latest calibrations.
• 10114705Nov 4, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The…
• 10114240Nov 3, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10114239Nov 3, 2014Equipment. This warranty bulletin clarifies the use of dealer empowerment to satisfy the customer.
• 10252163Nov 1, 2014Equipment. XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
• 10247711Nov 1, 2014Electrical system, Other or unknown. Intermittent Battery Draw Dead Battery Or HVAC Odor.
• 10247665Nov 1, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Diagnostic Tip - Service Engine Soon MIL With DTC P1682 - Battery Draw - No Start
• 10247063Nov 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
• 10247056Nov 1, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Intermittent Battery Draw Dead Battery Or HVAC Odor.
• 10245951Nov 1, 2014Equipment. Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
• 10245304Nov 1, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Diagnostic Tip - Service Engine Soon MIL With DTC P1682 - Battery Draw - No Start
• 10043847Nov 1, 2014Exterior lighting. Gm: low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis/ replacement (inspect bulb and connector). Do not replace the entire headlamp assembly for this condition. Replace the bulb and inspect the connector. *js updated 4/7/15.
• 10135363Oct 31, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Power Rear Lift-gate may reverse when closing. Technician will need to remove the lift-gate sill plate and cycle the power lift-gate closed to see if the concern still exists. If the concern is corrected, properly install the lift-gate sill plate. Technician will also need to inspect the lift-gate weather-strip…
• 10135356Oct 30, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
• 10114328Oct 30, 2014Equipment. This information for Warranty administration - Changes the Service Policy and Procedures Section 1.6.2.11 and now is refered to Article 3.2.9 of the 1st addition manual for details of Technician Identification and Accounting of Labor Time
• 10114318Oct 28, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin was provides information for the technician of cold start ticking noises in the engine compartment and may be caused by the fuel pump and/or the fuel injectors and no repairs are needed for a normal condition.
• 10114309Oct 23, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.
• 10135342Oct 20, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
• 10135337Oct 17, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The…
• 10114299Oct 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.
• 10114296Oct 16, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on…
• 10135322Oct 10, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
• 10135321Oct 10, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that show an error message when a media disc is installed. Technician will need to check the Regular Production Option Code list to verify if the disc is compatible.
• 10114280Oct 6, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs
• 10112251Sep 24, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
• 10150637Sep 23, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.
• 10142226Sep 23, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.
• 10137805Sep 23, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.
• 10150634Sep 19, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the technician on what to do if the customer has a navagation concern and submit a feedback form to the GM navigation disc center website.
• 10150632Sep 19, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available.
• 10142222Sep 19, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the technician on what to do if the customer has a navagation concern and submit a feedback form to the GM navigation disc center website.
• 10142220Sep 19, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available.
• 10137801Sep 19, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the technician on what to do if the customer has a navagation concern and submit a feedback form to the GM navigation disc center website.
• 10137799Sep 19, 2014Fuel system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available.
• 10150628Sep 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin ask the dealers for digital pictures to better enhance field reports only.
• 10142211Sep 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin ask the dealers for digital pictures to better enhance field reports only.
• 10137790Sep 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin ask the dealers for digital pictures to better enhance field reports only.
• 10112237Sep 17, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar LED is staying on after the vehicle Retained Accessory Power has turned off and/or their Bluetooth phone stays connected after leaving the vehicle. Technician will need to check the Station Identification number. If the Station Identification number falls in the range technician will need to perform an…
• 10090561Sep 17, 2014Steering. 14329 - special coverage. Some vehicles may develop a power steering pump wear condition that can cause an intermittent drop of power steering hydraulic pressure that will cause reduced or loss of steering assist. The vehicle may revert to manual steering which requires greater driver effort, particularly at low vehicle speeds. Dealers are to flush the power steering system, replace the power steering pump, and if…
• 10150627Sep 16, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
• 10150626Sep 16, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technicians and how to submit a field product report.
• 10142208Sep 16, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
• 10142207Sep 16, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technicians and how to submit a field product report.
• 10137787Sep 16, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
• 10137786Sep 16, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technicians and how to submit a field product report.
• 10112211Sep 8, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar LED is staying on after the vehicle Retained Accessory Power has turned off and/or their Bluetooth phone stays connected after leaving the vehicle. Technician will need to perform a power cycle to the Vehicle Communication Interface Module. If the concern is gone, no further action is required.
• 10248773Sep 1, 2014Steering. Special Coverage Adjustment ? Loss of Power Steering Assist

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