2016 GMC Acadia Technical Service Bulletins

1,176 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10129051Jan 4, 2018Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components.
• 10139209Dec 21, 2017Fuel system. This informational 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.
• 10139190Dec 21, 2017Electrical system. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Engineering Information ? Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On DTCs P0171 Fuel Trim System Lean Bank 1 and/or P0174 Fuel Trim System Lean Bank 2.
• 10126982Dec 19, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency…
• 10126979Dec 18, 2017Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician to replace the right hand lift-gate strut on 2007-2016 GMC Acadia and 2007-2010 Saturn Outlook if a clunk or pop is heard. If the vehicle is an 2008-2016 Buick Enclave and 2009-2016 Chevrolet Traverse and If the struts are not weak and can hold the lift-gate open, the struts should NOT be replaced and this noise should be considered a normal condition.
• 10126973Dec 18, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician how to determine if the vehicle is equipped with wireless fidelity. Technician should check the Regular Production Option Code list for (VV4).
• 10126972Dec 18, 2017Electrical 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.
• 10139216Dec 15, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Bulletin provides procedures to correct a condition of Power Foldaway Mirror Glass Shake, Flutter at Normal Driving Speeds
• 10139208Dec 15, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
• 10139167Dec 14, 2017Tires. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on The tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• 10139179Dec 12, 2017Transmission 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.
• 10139212Dec 11, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10139182Dec 11, 2017Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
• 10126958Dec 11, 2017Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with information regarding high misfire rates always on #1 cylinder. A customer may complain of misfires or roughness on cold start up with a P0300 diagnostic trouble code. Technician is to add coolant dye to the system and run the engine through warm up to circulate the dye. Pressurize the cooling system after a cold soak and inspect…
• 10139185Dec 7, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
• 10139181Dec 7, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
• 10126951Dec 6, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a clock that is slow to update while driving when the clock auto set feature enabled. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
• 10126927Dec 6, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a radio that will change sources at random while driving. Technician will need to review the latest version of PIT5329. If the concern is random and is not shortly after startup technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 10139187Dec 5, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
• 10139220Dec 4, 2017Equipment. This Bulletin provides a procedure to activate/enable 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot on New vehicle.
• 10139211Dec 4, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on enhancing field product reports with digital pictures.
• 10139176Dec 4, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the technicians on multi-media infotainment tester (MIT), does not function properly when diagnosing infotainment complaints, which may lead to mis-diagnosis.
• 10139186Dec 1, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries
• 10139099Nov 30, 2017Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to clear the codes and re-evaluate the XM radio channels to correct a condition of audio muting when listening to some Sirius XM channels but if they change channels they will find others that experience normal audio. This could be due to interference from transmitting sources outside of Sirius XM?s frequency range.
• 10139088Nov 30, 2017Equipment, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 10140350Nov 28, 2017Fuel system. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Engineering Information ? Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On DTCs P0171 Fuel Trim System Lean Bank 1 and/or P0174 Fuel Trim System Lean Bank 2.
• 10140340Nov 28, 2017Equipment. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure on how to check for the customer concern of a blank radio with/without audio, by checking the the wiring harness, ECU and reprograming the HMI software update, if the wiring or ECU are not the cause.
• 10139116Nov 28, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the technician when looking up the P/N for the 3.5 mm audio jack for the USB, to make sure and enter the VIN# to ensure the correct part is being ordered.
• 10125136Nov 28, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the navigation system will be unable to enter addresses that contain diacritics using the touch screen. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
• 10139085Nov 27, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Wireless Charging Module Diagnosis and cell phone compatibility.
• 10139141Nov 22, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera). This informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip for rear vision camera image that is grainy, distorted and/or pixelated
• 10139095Nov 22, 2017Equipment. This bulletin describes the Dealer special tool loan program process.
• 10139089Nov 22, 2017Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on automatic transmission shift and engine drivability concerns and/or MIL ON due to aftermarket oil bath air filter use.
• 10125126Nov 20, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication a diagnostic tip if the high speed lan bus is shorted to ground, which can cause the BCM to appear off line.
• 10139118Nov 17, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a listing of the parts availability for coax repair procedures and what is needed to complete some repairs.
• 10139108Nov 17, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provides information for assisting the customer in setting the position for the memory mirror and the reverse tilt
• 10139090Nov 17, 2017Engine, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P2138 set.
• 10125106Nov 7, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odometer. If a hand held GPS unit is not available, the only other option is to verify the miles traveled using a surveyor's wheel or a dynamometer.
• 10134633Oct 31, 2017Fuel system. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Engineering Information ? Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On DTCs P0171 Fuel Trim System Lean Bank 1 and/or P0174 Fuel Trim System Lean Bank 2.
• 10134594Oct 25, 2017Equipment, Engine. This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).
• 10134621Oct 24, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
• 10134618Oct 23, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to the customer on the radio display "info pages" being blank and to make sure to select in the "active info pages" menu.
• 10134592Oct 23, 2017Electrical system. The information in this bulletin details the proper configurations for the ignition key, fob, key tags, key rings, key ring sizes and applying a QR code sticker or barcode sticker to a key fob.
• 10134613Oct 18, 2017Suspension. This informational bulletin provides information to inspect the strut/spring assembly and front lower control arm bushing including the front lower control arm rear bushing for damage/wear causing a clunk type noise heard over bumps.
• 10123252Oct 13, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency…
• 10134593Oct 11, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
• 10134578Oct 11, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains a normal small exhaust leak and residual build up on the EGR housing.
• 10123232Oct 10, 2017Engine. This Preliminary information communicates the identification process for High Feature V6 camshafts in re-manufactured engines.
• 10134581Oct 6, 2017Wheels. This bulletin provides a procedure to clean the back side of the rims and rotors and to correct the customers concern of wheel clicking.
• 10123227Oct 5, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.

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