2017 GMC Terrain Technical Service Bulletins

1,065 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 10137272Jan 9, 2018Equipment. This informational bulletin advises the new way required to tow a vehicle when using a dinghy or flat towing.
• 10139278Jan 8, 2018Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns that cant be duplicated.
• 10139276Jan 4, 2018Tires. This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule.
• 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.
• 10139219Dec 19, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a condition of a left front drive shaft fluid leak.
• 10126983Dec 19, 2017Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication informs dealer technicians of a potential whining noise that can occur after servicing the water pump, water pump chain or cylinder head without use of the water pump sprocket holding tool. Dealers are advised this condition is the result of a water pump chain tensioner ratcheting out. The dealer is directed to follow service information to reset the water pump chain…
• 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…
• 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.
• 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.
• 10139085Nov 27, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Wireless Charging Module Diagnosis and cell phone compatibility.
• 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.
• 10139120Nov 20, 2017Equipment. This informational bulletin advises the new way required to tow a vehicle when using a dinghy or flat towing.
• 10125122Nov 20, 2017Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the keyless entry is inoperative. Technician should inspect the ignition key cylinder door sticks in the up position. If the door is found open do not replace the ignition key cylinder, use a Lubriplate type of lubrication spray and lubricate the ignition key cylinder door. Insert the tip of the key in and out to…
• 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.
• 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.
• 10134615Oct 18, 2017Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains a normal condition caused by exhaust soot blowing by the VGT pivot seal.
• 10134603Oct 18, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This engineering information bulletin ends the need for information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Front Windshield Wipers Inoperative.
• 10134612Oct 17, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera). This informational bulletin provides information to the customer about the rear camera guidelines not being present at times due to the VBM taking over the rear camera option.
• 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…
• 10134596Oct 12, 2017Latches, locks and linkages. This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2017 model year to information to correct a customer concern on opening hood when hood primary latch release cable is inoperative.
• 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.

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