2010 GMC Terrain Technical Service Bulletins

1,653 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 GMC Terrain. 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.

• 10043830Dec 1, 2012Air bags, Seat belts. Passenger presence system (pps) may command passenger airbag indicator and seat belt reminder on when electronic devices (computers, mp3 players, cell phones, diagnostic scan tool, etc.) are placed on front passenger seat, dtcs 5045 or b0074 0f set in pps module. *js updated 2/21/13.
• 10126163Nov 30, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar diagnostic service.
• 10138218Nov 29, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not
• 10137476Nov 29, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not
• 10138217Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10137475Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10126188Nov 28, 2012Engine. This preliminary information bulletin provides information regarding all the components that are included when ordering a new service 2.4L Ecotec engine.
• 10126171Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
• 10112608Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using…
• 10112607Nov 28, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
• 10112606Nov 28, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that customers may inquire as to the availability of OnStar bluetooth on their vehicle. Technician should be advised that Vehicles with Regular Production Option Code (UPF or UWE) offer Bluetooth through the OnStar system.
• 10126191Nov 26, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides a description of the proper wheel installation and proper wheel torque techniques used to install wheels onto vehicles
• 10112600Nov 26, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised that the maximum pinion shim to be used or stacked behind the pinion is 0.050?, and the minimum pinion shim is 0.020? for an 8.6 axle. The range for available pinion depth shims for the 10.5? axle is 0.006? to 0.024?. When setting the…
• 10138206Nov 20, 2012Electrical system, Engine. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the ECM for concerns regarding a loud rattle noise on start up that stops in 3 seconds or less.
• 10137464Nov 20, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the ECM for concerns regarding a loud rattle noise on start up that stops in 3 seconds or less.
• 10126194Nov 20, 2012Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on USB command and control multimedia player interface/list of supported devices.
• 10126192Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
• 10112582Nov 16, 2012Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that service replacement engine part number 12655766 may be received when a service replacement engine is ordered. Technician will need to part off the original engine.
• 10137458Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for requesting a new key code for customers with lost or stolen keys
• 10126197Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for requesting a new key code for customers with lost or stolen keys
• 10126196Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10126170Nov 13, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to correctly check and adjust fuses within the instrument panel fuse block for concerns with components fused through the instrument panel fuse block
• 10112562Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician being unable to program fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to ensure the key FOB is a new unit and has not been programmed to another vehicle previously.
• 10126200Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing customer comebacks, and the possibility of buyback situations by outlining specific guidelines, strategy and forms that will assist with this goal, by identifying, clarifying and documenting customer concerns accurately at each service visit.
• 10126198Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10138196Nov 9, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on part restriction and ordering process information for onstar vehicle communication interface modules.
• 10137453Nov 9, 2012Electrical system, Other or unknown, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on part restriction and ordering process information for onstar vehicle communication interface modules.
• 10126160Nov 9, 2012Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the engine control module to correct a concern of detonation, spark knock and or rattle noise on light acceleration.
• 10112560Nov 9, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their…
• 10138190Nov 8, 2012Steering, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision for PI0814 to update the Parts Information.
• 10137447Nov 8, 2012Steering, Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision for PI0814 to update the Parts Information.
• 10126203Nov 8, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10126174Nov 8, 2012Steering. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to install a revised generator, power steering gear inlet hose, evaporator hose to correct a steering wheel shudder during low speed manueuvers.
• 10112545Nov 6, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10138185Nov 5, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information for Navigation System Inoperative When Using Voice Recognition to Enter Address ? Canada Only
• 10137442Nov 5, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information for Navigation System Inoperative When Using Voice Recognition to Enter Address ? Canada Only
• 10253626Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. Information on Diagnosing Intermittent Electrical Concerns with Components Fused Through Instrument Panel Fuse Block.
• 10245761Nov 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Requesting a New Key Code for Customer with Lost or Stolen Keys
• 10112534Nov 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10112529Nov 1, 2012Equipment. 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.
• 10112528Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition…
• 10071801Nov 1, 2012Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071183Nov 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062525Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10112516Oct 26, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10118656Oct 23, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision for PI0825.
• 10084946Oct 23, 2012Equipment. This preliminary information provides a procedure to replace the amplifier x2 connector and all terminals to correct a customer concern on a crackling/static type noise coming from one or both door speakers and/or a-pillar tweeters due to poor retention at the amplifier x2 connector.
• 10112496Oct 19, 2012Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that after opening the power liftgate, it will not stay in the full open position and may drift down a few inches before coming to a rest. Technician will ensure the vehicle does not have the incorrect strut mounting brackets installed.
• 10112495Oct 19, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with the rear wiper and/or the front rain sense wipers turn off when the vehicle is shifted to neutral. This is the normal operating characteristic of this vehicle. This is called Car Wash Mode.
• 10112494Oct 18, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.

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