2011 GMC Terrain Technical Service Bulletins

1,758 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 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.

• 10089954Jun 25, 2015Air bags. "14710 - special coverage. On some 2010-2011 model year chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles, high resistance in the side-impact airbag (siab) circuit may cause the airbag-readiness light to illuminate and the “service air bag” message to display. Dealers are to crimp and solder the siab wiring harness connector, located between the seat cushion and seat back, on the driver and passenger seats."
• 10113703Jun 23, 2015Electrical system, Engine cooling. 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.
• 10115067Jun 22, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being unable to receive OnStar ?Over The Air? updates. Technician will need to press the OnStar button and verify they have an active account and that the call connects with data and location.
• 10113701Jun 22, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10115053Jun 17, 2015Tires, Suspension. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer…
• 10113688Jun 12, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with Global Warranty Management (GWM), Warranty Parts Center (WPC), and Parts Return Program information.
• 10113687Jun 11, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
• 10089941Jun 11, 2015Electrical system. 13322b - customer satisfaction program (revised population and service procedure). Certain 2010 model year buick lacrosse; cadillac srx; chevrolet equinox; gmc terrain and 2011 model year buick lacrosse; buick regal; cadillac srx; chevrolet cruze; chevrolet equinox; gmc terrain vehicles equipped with navigation radios may experience various performance issues including clock inaccuracy, navigation-route resets…
• 10115033Jun 9, 2015Fuel system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P219A. Technician should use published Service Information diagnostics for Diagnostic Trouble Code P219A.
• 10113683Jun 9, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a windshield molding lubrication repair to correct a customer concern of a creak or pop type noise coming from the windshield area during cold ambient temperatures.
• 10115026Jun 8, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the OnStar wireless fidelity inoperative. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center with a scan tool connect to the vehicle for further assistance.
• 10115022Jun 8, 2015Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal from the engine. Technician will inspect the oil control solenoids for metal debris. Also inspect for damage to the cam caps Journals and camshaft journals on the heads. The check the timing chain idler sprockets for stiffness when turning. If any of…
• 10089943Jun 4, 2015Steering. 14232a - special coverage (warranty transaction information revised). Some 2012-2014 model year (my) buick verano, 2011-2014 my chevrolet cruze and volt, 2010-2014 my chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain, and 2013-2014 my chevrolet malibu vehicles, equipped with electronic power steering (nj0/nj1), may have increased friction in the steering system. This could cause the steering wheel to stick in the straight-ahead…
• 10115014Jun 3, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool equals 6708 the technician will need to contact General Motors Technical…
• 10113669Jun 2, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on properly maintaining vehicles in dealer inventory.
• 10115008Jun 1, 2015Fuel system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have difficulty filling the fuel tank and / or experience fuel spit-back when fueling. Technician will follow published Service Information diagnostics to determine a root cause.
• 10115007Jun 1, 2015Brakes, Electronic stability control, Suspension, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp, service Antilock Braking System, Service Stabilitrak, Service All Wheel Drive, Service Suspension Control, or Hard Steering. Technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes stored C0196, C0186, C0287, C0710, C0045, C0050, C0800, U0077, U0074, U0125…
• 10058723Jun 1, 2015Air bags. Gmc/chevrolet: tsb contains an owner's notification letter. Select document search button below. On some trucks, message will display service air bag, due to high resistance of side impact airbag (siab) circuit causing illumination of airbag readiness light. Model 2010-11 equinox, terrain.
• 10057078Jun 1, 2015Steering. Gems/chevrolet/buick: see document search button for owner letter. On some vehicles, the steering wheel would stick in straight ahead position after long distance driving on straight highway due to steering system having an increased friction and turning would be an increased effort. Model 2011-2014 cruze, volt, 2010-14 equinox, terrain, 2012-14 verano, 2013-14 malibu. *pe updated 11/6/15.
• 10056598Jun 1, 2015Equipment. General motors: see document search button for owner letter. Some vehicles may experience a loss of radio station presets, time shift malfunction (link), clock inaccuracy, navigation route resets, will need reprogramming radio control module and/or recalibrating audio system, if necessary. *pe updated 6/16/15. Updated 10/30/15.
• 10114585May 29, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician of a customer concern where the heated seat indicator light is not functioning or the heated seats are not up to operating temperature during a remote vehicle start event. This is normal operation of the heated seat during a remote vehicle start event. The electronic climate control module is not in a complete wake up state during a remote vehicle…
• 10114583May 29, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of part numbers that are missing from the service information documents. The following part numbers are for a cam nut that is available to adjust the rear toe 11519455, 11562237, 11570574.
• 10114581May 29, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for vehicles with an intermittent malfunction indicator lamp on, the interior lamps are inoperative and or the lift gate is inoperative. Diagnostic trouble codes U0078, U0140, U0151, U0155, U0164, U0198, or U0230 can be present. Inspect the body harness connector X901 for water intrusion or corrosion. Repair the connector and…
• 10113664May 29, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow®.
• 10113662May 27, 2015Fuel system, Other or unknown. This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
• 10113658May 22, 2015Engine cooling. 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.
• 10113657May 21, 2015Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10113654May 15, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
• 10113653May 15, 2015Exterior lighting. This technical bulletin provides repair information for low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis/replacement to correct a customer concern that the low beam headlamp is inoperative.
• 10113652May 15, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
• 10114546May 14, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician to follow this Preliminary Information if there is a diagnostic trouble code P00C6 and or P228C set and normal Service Information diagnostics didn?t lead to a repair. Technician is to recheck the terminals at the Engine Control module for fit and tension as well as the crimp to the wire. The engine control module terminals to inspect are in the X2…
• 10114507May 1, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for vehicles with a malfunction indicator lamp on, service stabilitrak, power steering or vehicle soon message displayed on the drivers information center. The technician may find the following diagnostic trouble codes U0073, U0100, U0101, U0121 U0140 C0045, C0050 in the body control module, electronic brake control module, engine…
• 10045959May 1, 2015Brakes. Gmc/chevrolet: a communication fault, regarding service stability traction and abs rear wheel speed dtc or chassis expansion bus, which is related to an internal wire break inside wire harness insulation to x411 connector. Models 2010-2012 chevrolet equinox & gmc terrain. *pe updated on 5/9/2013. *kb updated 7/10/2013. *kb updated 2/1/16.
• 10035924May 1, 2015Exterior lighting. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis/replacement (inspect bulb and connector). Does not apply to vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) lamps. Do not replace the entire headlamp assembly for this condition.
• 10114503Apr 30, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have may an intermittent Service Traction/Stability, ABS indicator or Service All wheel Drive message on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes U0125 00 U0074 00 U0073 and or C0045 C0050 symptom 06. Technician will need to inspect the X411 connecter for a wire break inside the…
• 10114502Apr 30, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have may a helicopter type noise when a rear window is lowered. This is a normal characteristic of this vehicle, but the concern can be minimized by lowering a front door glass approximately 1 to 2 inches.
• 10114500Apr 30, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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.
• 10113620Apr 28, 2015Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Iitermittently key will not rotate in door or ignition lock cylinder.
• 10113614Apr 27, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information to assist dealership personnel with the identification of vehicle headlamp, tail lamp, license lamp or fog/driving lamp damage that are not considered warrantable.
• 10113613Apr 27, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
• 10114474Apr 20, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
• 10114470Apr 17, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10114459Apr 13, 2015Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician about the calculation and operation of the engine oil life monitor. The monitor calculates the percent of oil life remaining, based on 3 pathways. The first pathway for oil life calculation is engine revolutions. The second pathway for oil life calculation is the mileage form the last rest for all General Motors powertrains except the Volt. The third…
• 10114449Apr 2, 2015Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technicians for diagnosing and repairing vehicles that have an issue with a pop noise from the fuel tank area after a cold start or Evaporative Emissions System purge. Technician will be able to use Global Diagnostic System 2 to duplicate the concern by commanding a purge and seal on the Evaporative Emissions System. Replacement of the auxiliary…
• 10135418Mar 31, 2015Electrical system. This informational bulletin adds the 2014 and 2015 model years to information of a language change for OnStar System (U.S. and Canada only).
• 10113785Mar 31, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin adds the 2014 and 2015 model years to information of a language change for OnStar System (U.S. and Canada only).
• 10139389Mar 30, 2015Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for about 60 seconds on cold start. This process may cause the customer to see…
• 10139379Mar 27, 2015Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the radio can be turned on after turning the ignition off and opening the driver?s door. The radio can then be turned back on after the vehicle's Retained Accessory Power has been canceled by simply pressing the power button on the radio. This is a normal characteristic of the key off operation.
• 10135412Mar 26, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the Product Quality Center (PQC) assembly replacement process for Service Agents not required to contact PQC prior to assembly replacement.
• 10113775Mar 26, 2015Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the Product Quality Center (PQC) assembly replacement process for Service Agents not required to contact PQC prior to assembly replacement.

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