2015 GMC Terrain Technical Service Bulletins

1,573 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10118934Sep 8, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a new service replacement radio has been released for the vehicles above. As a result, the radio part number received may not be the same part number as the one that was ordered. Certain service replacement radios do not require USB programming.
• 10118911Sep 1, 2016Fuel system. This informational Bulletin provides Do's and Don'ts for maximizing gasoline engine fuel economy, other various tips and a list of websites for additional information.
• 10082867Aug 31, 2016Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin adds 2015 - 2017 my's to repair information for a customer concern of round dark circles of paint discoloration on center rear area of roof.
• 10083241Aug 30, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (j-38125-620h) located in lear tray 7 part number 963716-2.
• 10082869Aug 29, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
• 10083080Aug 15, 2016Engine cooling. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have low oil pressure message. Technician may also find a diagnostic trouble code p0521 in the engine control module. Technician should follow all published service information diagnosis.
• 10082865Aug 15, 2016Seat belts. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
• 10082822Aug 12, 2016Electrical system, Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
• 10082363Aug 12, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
• 10082863Aug 9, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information for ignition key, fob, key tags and key rings configuration for various vehicles and applying a qr code sticker or barcode sticker to the fob.
• 10082447Aug 8, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains a possible normal whining noise from the balance shaft chain if the vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it.
• 10082860Aug 3, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on gm does not approve the use of “clipping” to repair collision damage to vehicles. Gm has not tested or validated a “clipped vehicle” repair; therefore, gm cannot endorse this type of repair or confirm the crash performance during a subsequent collision.
• 10083776Aug 2, 2016Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician on steps to perform to determine if the customer's battery drain concern is being caused by a known concern with bluetooth call transfer operation when exiting the vehicle. If the concern is duplicated at the dealer with the onstar led is still green after the vehicle is turned off and the bluetooth call was disconnected. Dealer should advises that…
• 10082861Aug 2, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.s. And canada.
• 10082823Aug 2, 2016Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fuel or temperature related conditions.
• 10082814Aug 2, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
• 10108612Jul 22, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin explains the normal operation of the instrument panel automatic display brightness when the vehicle leaves a dark area.
• 10126063Jul 12, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information on intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
• 10126062Jul 11, 2016Brakes. This informational bulletin provides information on installing the correct tires for vehicles with the condition of under hard acceleration at higher speeds, the traction control light will flash. Or, they may come in for ABS or general handling/braking concerns.
• 10100822Jul 11, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides the technician with what may happen to an engine due to lack of maintenance.
• 10089121Jun 29, 2016Tires, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides guidance to gm dealers when using gm approved tire force variation measurement equipment.
• 10081000Jun 29, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication advises the technician what to inspect if codes p0016 and/or p0017 are setting on a properly timed engine or a condition of the vehicle cranks but will not start. Technician should inspect the respective intake or exhaust camshaft reluctor to see if it has spun on the camshaft. The reluctor cannot be repositioned so the camshaft must be replaced. The new camshafts come…
• 10080860Jun 23, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician of diagnostic instructions to take when the key will not fold into the fob or will not stay in the folded position. The technician may comment that the key in the fob will not fold close or stay latched closed. Damage to the folding mechanism could result from storing the key in the door lock cylinder and accidently bumping or making…
• 10113951Jun 21, 2016Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a diagnostic tip for navigation radios that have inaccurate entries at times when using the voice recognition to input the address. When using the Navigation command "Address" or "Destination" this Allows an address to be stated as a one-shot method. When using the Navigation command "Directed Address" this Allows an address to…
• 10080901Jun 21, 2016Other or unknown, Brakes. 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…
• 10081363Jun 20, 2016Steering. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the power steering control module to correct the condition of a notchy or sticky feeling in the steering wheel near the center position.
• 10094782Jun 17, 2016Steering. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power steering fuse for a condition of loss of power steering assist and/or service power steering message displayed.
• 10089253Jun 17, 2016Seat belts. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reposition the front seat belt latch plate for concerns regarding the seat belt webbing or latch plate coming twisted.
• 10094773Jun 16, 2016Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to install retainers to the carpet to correct a condition of the carpet pulling loose from under driver side body hinge pillar trim panel .
• 10089258Jun 16, 2016Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for applying 2 way tape and splash guards to correct a condition of dust intrusion into the passenger compartment.
• 10094776Jun 15, 2016Body and structure. This preliminary information bulletin informs technicians that some vehicles roofs are wavey and that its part of the build process and should be considered normal.
• 10094598Jun 15, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for applying seam sealer to the outer floor panels to correct a concern regarding a wet floor or carpet.
• 10081022Jun 14, 2016Electrical 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.
• 10089247Jun 10, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of floor mats.
• 10080685Jun 8, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have a resonance type vibration occurs between 40 to 60 mph. In most cases the engine must be under a slight load such as a/c compressor engagement, light throttle, and in 6th gear torque converter clutch applied. Technician will relax the engine and transmission mounts, then the…
• 10089260Jun 7, 2016Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding that the floor filler trim panel will no longer be standard equipment.
• 10089242Jun 1, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. This informational bulletin updates the part information of a insulator service part for prevention of liftgate rust/corrosion at center applique.
• 10114105May 31, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on identifying non-GM (aftermarket) engine calibrations for gasoline engines using Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 10078925May 31, 2016Engine. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician regarding vehicles equipped with engine regular production option code lea, lcv, and lkw may have a service engine soon lamp with diagnostic trouble code p015a set. If the service information for diagnostic instruction for diagnostic trouble code p015a was completed inspect the engine oil level for being overfilled.
• 10114102May 25, 2016Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a customer several concerns caused by to an internal software calibration.
• 10114101May 25, 2016Wheels. This informational bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening or re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed.
• 10078920May 24, 2016Engine, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician regarding vehicles equipped with engine regular production option code lea, lcv, and lkw may have a service engine soon lamp with diagnostic trouble code p015a set. If the service information for diagnostic instruction for diagnostic trouble code p015a was completed inspect the engine oil level for being overfilled.
• 10118547May 20, 2016Tires. This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.
• 10114107May 20, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides information on service programming system (SPS) errors.
• 10078916May 20, 2016Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician to replace the radio if the phone icon is pressed and it will highlight, or highlight and spin, but the radio will not change from that screen.
• 10078889May 18, 2016Fuel 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…
• 10118546May 16, 2016Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on a new U.S. dealer special tool loan program.
• 10118545May 16, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
• 10134546May 13, 2016Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a customer concern of radio Inoperative, blue Screen, AM clipping noise, HD on/off status not retained in stations, time lag on transitions, no audio with internal amp, and park assist symbol position wrong in rear view camera.
• 10134545May 13, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides warranty information on accessory power outlet and trailer lighting fuse replacement.

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