2012 GMC Terrain Technical Service Bulletins

1,841 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10126081Jul 31, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin explains the Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
• 10126113Jul 25, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on Information on How to Prevent Inadvertent Vehicle Starting from Key Fob or OnStar Mobile Application and where to locate the information for future use.
• 10126065Jul 25, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
• 10126107Jul 20, 2017Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the HVAC drain hose due to clogging causing a water leak within the vehicle.
• 10108645Jul 19, 2017Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
• 10108620Jul 18, 2017Electrical system, Engine, Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair the engine wiring harness that has rubbed on the fuel pump cover creating a short and correct the customers concern of a engine no start or no p/s.
• 10114072Jul 13, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the rear view camera options on the vehicles equipped with rear view camera. The rear view camera brightness can be adjusted on some models while the transmission is in reverse and using the Menu or Select button. To turn off or on the guidelines in the rear view camera, use the radio display Config icon then Display, then the…
• 10118256Jun 12, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System.
• 10118250Jun 7, 2017Engine. 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…
• 10118244Jun 6, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a ticking noise on cold start after sitting more than 6 hours. Technician will inspect the oil pump pick-up tube to block seal being compressed. It the seal is compressed replace the seal and retest.
• 10118233Jun 2, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.
• 10137665May 23, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin explains the Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
• 10137600May 22, 2017Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
• 10137605May 15, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and Recommendations.
• 10137653May 10, 2017Engine, Equipment. This informational bulletin explains the difference in oil filters and the possibilities of what may happen using the incorrect filter.
• 10137640May 10, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
• 10137635May 10, 2017Equipment, Fuel system. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
• 10137602May 4, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher CSi scores.
• 10137603May 2, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
• 10118906Apr 28, 2017Engine cooling. 16118 - Special Coverage. Some vehicles, equipped with a 2.4L engine, may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption (less than 2,000 miles [3,200 km] per quart [0.946 L] of engine oil), due to piston ring wear. If this condition is present, an audible rattle or knock from the engine may be heard. The engine oil pressure telltale may illuminate on the instrument panel or the following message may appear in the Driver…
• 10113978Apr 26, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.
• 10114027Apr 19, 2017Wheels. This informational bulletin provides information on Non-Design Intent Wheel Lock Nuts and Lug Nuts.
• 10113993Apr 18, 2017Equipment. this informational bulletin provides Information on Using MyBuick, MyCadillac, MyChevrolet, and MyGMC Phone Applications to Control GM Accessory Remote Start Kits.
• 10114048Apr 12, 2017Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10113977Apr 10, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
• 10113976Apr 6, 2017Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10138084Mar 30, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to Replace both camshaft position actuators to correct a condition of the engine runs rough, hesitates, hard to start, and or stalls. During diagnosis a technician may find DTCs P0010, P0013, P0011, P0014 set or stored due to camshaft position actuator failure.
• 10138086Mar 29, 2017Suspension. This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
• 10138174Mar 24, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle.
• 10138071Mar 21, 2017Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to Complete the Circuit/System Verification steps to correct a condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - Check Engine Light On, DTC P182E.
• 10138019Mar 21, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for the GM of Canada OnStar Cellular Communication Upgrade to 3G/4G LTE for vehicles that may need an upgrade.
• 10138087Mar 17, 2017Steering. This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
• 10138168Mar 16, 2017Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the rear view camera options on the vehicles equipped with rear view camera. The rear view camera brightness can be adjusted on some models while the transmission is in reverse and using the Menu or Select button. To turn off or on the guidelines in the rear view camera, use the radio display Config icon then Display, then the…
• 10138060Mar 15, 2017Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10138025Mar 13, 2017Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
• 10138054Mar 10, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on On rare occasions, a security code input message with SPS error code E5659, M5304, and/or M5530 may be displayed in TIS2web when the technician is programming any module. If this concern is encountered, the technician should start by ensuring that the module being programmed is not a used module and that the VIN matches on VIN plate, TIS2web programming screen…
• 10138053Mar 9, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
• 10138014Mar 7, 2017Equipment. This information bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims and how to setup, and reprogram modules.
• 10116589Feb 28, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report.
• 10113456Feb 28, 2017Electrical system. 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.
• 10116588Feb 24, 2017Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides explanation on how to take snapshot data with a Tech 2 and upload it to a computer and where to email the info to.
• 10113454Feb 24, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the OnStar module. When performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system.
• 10116637Feb 23, 2017Wheels. This Informational bulletin outlines the recommendations for aluminum and chrome wheel refinishing.
• 10113444Feb 23, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with the service engine soon lamp that comes on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code U0101. Technician should review the appropriate Service Information diagnostics for DTC U0101. Also gather all other diagnostic trouble codes in the vehicle and which modules they are set in. The transmission connector pins…
• 10113443Feb 22, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
• 10113442Feb 22, 2017Engine 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.
• 10116605Feb 21, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers required to contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
• 10116633Feb 20, 2017Steering, Wheels. This bulletin provides information on how to properly clean wheel speed sensors and wheel bearings that may cause conditions of EBCM Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnostic Aid for ABS Message -Click Or Ratchet Noise- Service Traction Message - Service Stabilitrak Message - Service Steering Message due to dirt and debris.
• 10113438Feb 20, 2017Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.
• 10113437Feb 20, 2017Electrical system. 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…

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