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2011 Chevrolet IMPALA
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 13

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,201–1,237 of 1,237, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jun 1, 2010–Oct 15, 2012.

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Oct 15, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

12-00-89-007

NHTSA communication ID: 10118637

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.

Source record 10118637 at NHTSA
Oct 15, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI0373A

NHTSA communication ID: 10118635

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.

Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES.

Source record 10118635 at NHTSA
Oct 15, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-07-30-018C

NHTSA communication ID: 10118634

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions

Source components: POWER TRAIN · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10118634 at NHTSA
Oct 15, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI0373A

NHTSA communication ID: 10084683

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RELEARNING THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS AND ROAD TESTIN TO VERIFY THEY CORRECT A CONDTION OF THE POWER FOLDING MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Source components: EQUIPMENT · STRUCTURE.

Source record 10084683 at NHTSA
Oct 12, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIT3237F

NHTSA communication ID: 10112468

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are Solar glass with a light transmission of >/=70%. Rear door glass, quarter windows and back windows can use either Solar glass (>/=70%) or Privacy glass, which has a light transmittance of 20%.

Source components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.

Source record 10112468 at NHTSA
Oct 11, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC5759

NHTSA communication ID: 10112465

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10112465 at NHTSA
Oct 10, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11-00-89-005B

NHTSA communication ID: 10118626

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10118626 at NHTSA
Oct 9, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

07-00-89-037E

NHTSA communication ID: 10118623

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10118623 at NHTSA
Oct 5, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

10-00-89-017V

NHTSA communication ID: 10118619

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10118619 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC5588A

NHTSA communication ID: 10246951

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10246951 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

090730018C

NHTSA communication ID: 10246593

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10246593 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI0464A

NHTSA communication ID: 10254215

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Tire Wear Characteristics of 16? Goodyear® Integrity Low Rolling Resistance Tires.

Source components: TIRES.

Source record 10254215 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI0464A

NHTSA communication ID: 10071193

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: TIRES.

Source record 10071193 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC-5695

NHTSA communication ID: 10045089

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CADILLAC/BUICK/CHEVROLET: ON SOME VEHICLES, DUE TO POSSIBLE FAULTY BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR, CRUISE CONTROL FAILS TO ENGAGE OR STAY ENGAGED. *PE

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.

Source record 10045089 at NHTSA
May 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIT5074F

NHTSA communication ID: 10044242

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: J-35616-64B TERMINAL TEST PROBE AND REPLACEMENT TERMINAL. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS VERANO, REGAL, LACROSSE, CTS, SRX, VOLT, SONIC, MALIBU, IMPALA, EQUINOX, CRUZE, AVALANCHE, TAHOE SUBURBAN, SILVERADO, SIERRA, YUKON, AND TERRAIN FOR MODEL YEAR 2013. MODEL ESCALADE MODEL YEAR 2012-2013. MODEL PONTIAC G3 MODEL YEAR 2007. MODEL WAVE MODEL YEARS 2005-2010. DENALI MODELS MODEL YEARS 2007-2013. *JS

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10044242 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIT-3749D

NHTSA communication ID: 10037570

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: ON SOME TRUCK MODELS THERE IS SOME FRAME CORROSION. *RM UPDATED ON 5/2/2012. *KB

Source components: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS.

Source record 10037570 at NHTSA
Feb 2, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-06-03-007A

NHTSA communication ID: 10043844

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED, DTC P0480 AND/OR P0481 SET- TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATES HOT_ COOLING FANS INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE (INSTALL REVISED COOLING FAN RELAY AND HARNESS ASSEMBLY). *JS

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN.

Source record 10043844 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC-5632

NHTSA communication ID: 10043630

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CHEVROLET: FUEL INDICATOR FOR LOW FUEL COMES ON SHOWING FUEL GAUGE IS EMPTY. *PE

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM.

Source record 10043630 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP-4583G

NHTSA communication ID: 10041504

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: VALVE, CONTROL SOLENOID WILL BE PLACED ON RESTRICTION. *PE UPDATED 4/18/12. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10041504 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09-09-40-001A

NHTSA communication ID: 10038294

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/3/12. *PE

Source components: SEAT BELTS · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES.

Source record 10038294 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC-5406

NHTSA communication ID: 10037807

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: THE REAR TIRES ARE WEARING OR APPEAR TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT. 2007-2011 IMPALA. *RM UPDATED 3/12/12. *PE

Source components: TIRES.

Source record 10037807 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05-09-40-002E

NHTSA communication ID: 10037184

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE

Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING.

Source record 10037184 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIE-0183

NHTSA communication ID: 10041428

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CHEVROLET: BRAKES ARE SPONGY/SOFT. DIFFICULT IN STOPPING. CAUSE IS BEING DETERMINED. *PE

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK.

Source record 10041428 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC-5493

NHTSA communication ID: 10039511

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: 2006-2011 IMPALA. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY. THE BOLTS ARE NOT TORQUED TO SPECIFICATIONS. *RM

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Source record 10039511 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI-0493

NHTSA communication ID: 10039507

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON AND THE FUEL TANK IS HARD TO FILL. THERE ARE TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING.

Source record 10039507 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI-0491

NHTSA communication ID: 10039506

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: 2006-2011 IMPALA. A CLUNK NOISE IS COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AND/OR WHEN PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY DAMAGED MOUNTING AREAS. THE FRAME CAN SHIFT CAUSING THE CLUNKING NOISE. *RM

Source components: WHEELS.

Source record 10039506 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI-0490

NHTSA communication ID: 10039505

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: 2011 IMPALA. VARIOUS WIRING ISSUES CAN CAUSE THE ABS/TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS TO COME ON. THERE WILL BE TROUBLE CODES STORED. *RM

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT · TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM.

Source record 10039505 at NHTSA
May 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-11-03-08-002

NHTSA communication ID: 10038669

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: ON SOME POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLES THERE IS A LOUD BANG OR CLUNK HEARD FROM THE FRAME IMPACTING THE GROUND. 2006-2011 IMPALA. *RM

Source components: SUSPENSION · SUSPENSION:FRONT.

Source record 10038669 at NHTSA
May 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

08-09-41-007D

NHTSA communication ID: 10038262

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR MAY LIGHT WHEN ELECTRONICS ARE PLACED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE ELECTRONICS CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO THINK THERE IS A PASSENGER SITTING IN THE SEAT. *RM UPDATED 6/24/11. *PE

Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE.

Source record 10038262 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TB-11-03-08-001

NHTSA communication ID: 10039027

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: 2006-2011 IMPALA. THERE IS A GROWL NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING 20-50MPH. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A LOSS OF PRELOAD ON THE WHEEL BEARINGS. *RM

Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING.

Source record 10039027 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI-0412

NHTSA communication ID: 10044124

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERAL MOTORS: DUE TO THE PARASITIC DRAIN/DISCHARGE ON 2011 VEHICLES AND TRUCKS, A NO CRANK/NO START AND DEAD BATTERY WOULD OCCUR. CADILLAC STS AND CHEVROLET VOLT NOT INCLUDED. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.

Source record 10044124 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PI-0371

NHTSA communication ID: 10038424

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: A SERVICE STABILITRAK MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED. HIGH TEMPERATURES AND VIBRATION ARE CAUSING THE YAW SENSORS TO LOSE COMMUNICATION. 2010-2011 IMPALA. *RM

Source components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC).

Source record 10038424 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

10-00-89-017C

NHTSA communication ID: 10038295

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: INFORMATION ON FIXING MULTIPLE SITUATIONS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. *RM

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10038295 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC-5396

NHTSA communication ID: 10037351

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: CLARIFICATION ON INTERNAL TROUBLE CODES FOR PRETENSIONERS. *RM

Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR.

Source record 10037351 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIT-5028

NHTSA communication ID: 10036324

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PONTIAC/SATURN/BUICK/GMC/CHEVROLET/CADILLAC/HUMMER: VEHICLE START AND STALLS AFTER THEFT DETERRENT MODULE REPLACEMENT. MODEL YEARS 2006-2011. DOES NOT APPLY TO VEHICLES WITH KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10036324 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIE-0098

NHTSA communication ID: 10036145

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CHEVROLET: ENGINEERING INFORMATION-INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, POWER STEERING SYSTEM NOISE OR LEAKS. ENGINEERING IS ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE ROOT CAUSE OF THE ABOVE POWER STEERING CONCERNS. *PE

Source components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.

Source record 10036145 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIT-4730A

NHTSA communication ID: 10036550

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SATURN: ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR U0140 OR U0073. VEHICLE MAY EXHIBITS SOME SYMPTOM(S) AS DOOR LOCKS CYCLE WHILE DRIVING; INTERMITTENT NO START; SERVICE STABILITRAK DIC MESSAGE; SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER FREEZE WHILE DRIVING. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.

Source record 10036550 at NHTSA