2021 GMC Terrain Technical Service Bulletins

696 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 11017595Apr 3, 2025Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
• 11017244Mar 31, 2025Electrical system. The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
• 11017263Mar 25, 2025Engine. This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to oil in system.
• 11017207Mar 21, 2025Other or unknown, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
• 11017173Mar 21, 2025Steering, Brakes, Fuel system. This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
• 11017016Mar 14, 2025Wheels. This service bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion.
• 11016948Mar 14, 2025Electrical system. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Vehicle Will Lock and Unlock (Active Functions Work) but Will Not Crank or Start (Loss of Passive Functions Do Not Work).
• 11017035Mar 13, 2025Other or unknown, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Vehicle Will Not Lock and Unlock (Loss of Active Functions) Crank or Start (Loss of Passive Functions) with DTC P0513 Set.
• 11016946Mar 13, 2025Electrical system. This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of No Crank, No Start, Quick Start/Stall, No FOB Detected, Key FOBs Inoperative, B3924 00, B3925 00, B3926 00, B3927 00, B3928 00 Set.
• 11017031Mar 12, 2025Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
• 11015567Mar 5, 2025Other or unknown. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 11016942Mar 4, 2025Engine. This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to oil in system.
• 11014638Feb 27, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communication provides information to the technician with diagnostic tips for diagnosing reduced or low engine power with no Driver Information Center messages, that may be caused by an inaccurate brake pedal position sensor.
• 11015409Feb 25, 2025Suspension, Wheels. This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
• 11015387Feb 22, 2025Other or unknown. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 11015382Feb 20, 2025Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
• 11014455Feb 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
• 11014577Feb 18, 2025Steering. This service 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.
• 11014450Feb 18, 2025Other or unknown. 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".
• 11014563Feb 13, 2025Other or unknown. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 11014230Jan 31, 2025Wheels, Electrical system, Brakes, Engine, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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.
• 11014171Jan 31, 2025Body and structure, Vehicle speed control. This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
• 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.
• 11014239Jan 29, 2025Other or unknown, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.
• 11014222Jan 28, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information to inform dealership personnel about Law Enforcement and Government vehicles that request to disable or enable content.
• 11014170Jan 27, 2025Exterior lighting. This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
• 11013269Jan 16, 2025Seats, Engine, Steering, Electrical system, Body and structure. This informational bulletin provides a guide on how to diagnose and test for vibrations utilizing the PicoScope.
• 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).
• 11012696Dec 11, 2024Electrical system, Engine, Fuel system. This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the FPDCM if found to cause customers concerns of Crank No Start, Stalling, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated – DTC P023F or P129F Set.
• 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.
• 11012189Dec 6, 2024Electrical system. This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.
• 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.
• 11011989Nov 27, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
• 11011996Nov 25, 2024Electrical system, Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides diagnostic/repair information to correct a customer concern of Cellphone not Charging or USB Receptacle Inoperative.
• 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, 2024Body and structure, Electrical system. 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, 2024Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin advises the tech that the rotational Clicking Noise Heard After Engine Shut Down may be normal characteristics of the vehicle.
• 11011367Oct 28, 2024Other or unknown, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides a guide on how to diagnose and test for vibrations utilizing the PicoScope.
• 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.
• 11009102Oct 24, 2024Brakes. This preliminary information addresses a brake noise concern engineering is investigating at this time.
• 11008986Oct 18, 2024Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates direction and examples when diagnosing multiple DTCs, one of which includes U**** Byte 71 DTC.

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