2018 GMC Terrain Technical Service Bulletins

1,345 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 11014238Jan 30, 2025Body and structure, Other or unknown. This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
• 11014233Jan 30, 2025Engine. This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
• 11014170Jan 27, 2025Exterior lighting. This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
• 11013149Jan 17, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. This service 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.
• 11013069Jan 9, 2025Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
• 11012929Jan 7, 2025Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 11012930Jan 4, 2025Other or unknown. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 11012690Dec 14, 2024Other or unknown. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for variable diagnostic time allowances on select labor operations (U.S. Only).
• 11011782Dec 7, 2024Other or unknown. 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.
• 11011805Dec 6, 2024Other or unknown, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
• 11011779Dec 6, 2024Brakes. This preliminary information discusses potential for a code C0010.5A to store in the brake controller which appears to be setting falsely or is induced by the customer.
• 11011119Dec 4, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to dealers GM is working on a solution for outdated Apps
• 11011989Nov 27, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 11011900Nov 22, 2024Engine. This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
• 11011904Nov 18, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides 9th gear operation information to respond to customers that may comment on transmission shift operation.
• 11011853Nov 14, 2024Electrical system, Body and structure. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct a customer concern of a High Pitch Whine Noise Coming from Front Instrument Panel (IP) Speakers.
• 11011709Nov 5, 2024Brakes, Body and structure, Wheels, Other or unknown, Engine. This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
• 11011225Oct 29, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This service bulletin advises the tech that the rotational Clicking Noise Heard After Engine Shut Down may be normal characteristics of the vehicle.
• 11011205Oct 28, 2024Steering, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
• 11009170Oct 25, 2024Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
• 11009156Oct 25, 2024Electrical 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.
• 11008986Oct 18, 2024Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates direction and examples when diagnosing multiple DTCs, one of which includes U**** Byte 71 DTC.
• 11011444Oct 16, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer a process for accessing the procedure to add attachments to a GM technical assistance case using the dealer case management tool.
• 11010874Oct 15, 2024Fuel system. This bulletin provides information on how to look for and test for DEF or water in the fuel system and what the specs should be.
• 11010576Oct 11, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC.
• 11010651Oct 10, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin informs the technician of an alternate lift procedure that has been developed when the lift plate does not fit the top of the transmission case for 6T30, 6T35, 6T40, 6T45, and 6T50 Transmissions.
• 11010545Oct 9, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications (U.S).
• 11010493Oct 5, 2024Body and structure, Other or unknown. This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
• 11010490Oct 5, 2024Engine. This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
• 11011420Oct 4, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician that TAC recommends the utilization of the GDS2 software to aid in diagnosing automatic transmission concerns. TAC is requesting the GDS2 session logs be sent in before the dealer contacts TAC.
• 11010488Oct 3, 2024Other or unknown. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on the Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program.
• 11010421Oct 3, 2024Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 11010495Oct 2, 2024Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration – Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
• 11010491Oct 2, 2024Other or unknown. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 11011406Oct 1, 2024Forward collision avoidance. This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".
• 11009532Sep 27, 2024Engine. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
• 11009531Sep 27, 2024Engine. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
• 11009764Sep 21, 2024Body and structure, Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
• 11009756Sep 17, 2024Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.
• 11009088Sep 16, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that 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.
• 11009039Sep 14, 2024Other or unknown. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information, proper labor operation selection and causal part identification for warranty transactions (U.S. Only).
• 11007744Sep 12, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
• 11007743Sep 12, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
• 11009037Sep 10, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information on Enhancing Field Product Reports with Digital Pictures.
• 11008956Sep 9, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
• 11007208Sep 6, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 11007196Sep 6, 2024Other or unknown, 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…
• 11008898Aug 27, 2024Other or unknown. The bulletin provides direction on how to locate the Temporary Service Part (TSP) form in GlobalConnect.
• 11006621Aug 26, 2024Electrical system. Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined…
• 11007936Aug 22, 2024Suspension. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.

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