2013 GMC Acadia Technical Service Bulletins

1,693 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 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, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 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, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Tires. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on aftermarket ALSL or DLC devices causing multiple issues due to suspected tampering.
• 10134662Mar 19, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. 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, 2013Brakes, Electrical system. 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, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge.
• 10247760Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Various Electrical Concerns And / Or Blown Fuse.
• 10247664Mar 1, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. 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, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels. EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message
• 10245804Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
• 10245303Mar 1, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. 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.
• 10071527Mar 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062867Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052065Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. General motors: electrical concerns. Some problems exhibited are no crank/no start, warning lights illuminate, hvac operation problems, communitcation codes. This could be caused by blown fuses.
• 10112885Feb 26, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.
• 10112858Feb 13, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. 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.
• 10112857Feb 13, 2013Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
• 10062465Feb 13, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112846Feb 5, 2013Electronic stability control, Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the rear end has a sway feeling in the rear while switching lanes at highway speeds. Technician should follow all published Service Information diagnostics for the concern. Also inspect the rear suspension components for signs of damage or looseness and inspect the rear toe adjustment bar bushings with the…
• 10250083Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Paint-less Dent Repair Process
• 10246570Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Paint-less Dent Repair Process
• 10112838Feb 1, 2013Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a supplement to the Service Information timing procedure for the high feature V-6 engine. Technician will also review the training video on the Common Training Website.
• 10071542Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070830Feb 1, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10063988Feb 1, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051942Feb 1, 2013Suspension. Gmc/saturn/buick/chevrolet: a slight rear end sway occurs when traveling at highway speeds and switching lanes. Models 2008-2013 enclave, 2009-2013 traverse, 2007-2010 outlook, 2007-2013 acadia.
• 10133159Jan 30, 2013Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides engineering information on no crank/no start due to discharged 12V battery.
• 10133152Jan 28, 2013Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the replacement process for the product quality center.
• 10133151Jan 28, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information for service agents not required to contact product quality center for CNG, LPG or gasoline engine, transmission and/or transfer case.
• 10133149Jan 28, 2013Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on suspected tampering due to aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices causing multiple issues.
• 10133147Jan 28, 2013Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on tire radial force variation.
• 10133143Jan 25, 2013Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on suspected tampering on vehicles modifications for identifying non GM ECM calibrations.
• 10133139Jan 24, 2013Other or unknown. This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for DTCs P0965, P2719 and P2728.
• 10112738Jan 23, 2013Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a rear DVD video screen will not turn back on after an ignition key cycle. Dealer should advise the customer that the screen can be turned back on using the power button on the remote or the front seat occupants can toggle the pause / play on screen control. Dealer should communicate to the customer this…
• 10133130Jan 16, 2013Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.
• 10133126Jan 15, 2013Seat belts. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on properly repositioning the seat belt webbing/latch plate due to becoming twisted.

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