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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 501–600 of 1,724, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 1, 2017–Dec 5, 2018.
Back to 2013 Chevrolet SONIC problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10155008
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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.
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 10155008 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154560
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from the exhaust, or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician should inspect the PVC orifice for leaking oil or drawing a vacuum at idle. If the PCV orifice external port is leaking oil or vacuum, replace the camshaft cover assembly. Technician will inspect for a missing intake manifold Non Return Valve that may have damaged the PCV orifice diaphragm. Check for the return valve if it is not visible use a long cotton swab to wipe any excess oil from the valve to validate. If the non return valve is still not visible, then intake manifold removal for inspection is required to validate. When the valve is present reinstall the intake manifold. When the valve is not present replace the intake manifold assembly.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10154560 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10154552
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This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.
Source record 10154552 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10151883
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from the exhaust, or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician should inspect the PVC orifice for leaking oil or drawing a vacuum at idle. If the PCV orifice external port is leaking oil or vacuum, replace the camshaft cover assembly. Technician will inspect for a missing intake manifold Non Return Valve that may have damaged the PCV orifice diaphragm. Check for the return valve if it is not visible use a long cotton swab to wipe any excess oil from the valve to validate. If the non return valve is still not visible, then intake manifold removal for inspection is required to validate. When the valve is present reinstall the intake manifold. When the valve is not present replace the intake manifold assembly.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10151883 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10151869
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10151869 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10151837
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set. The technician is provided with a list of causes of misdiagnosis leading to returned Turbochargers with no trouble found. The purpose of this information is to reduce the number of no trouble found (NTF) turbochargers being returned to the WPC by informing the Service Department personnel of what inspections and/or diagnosis to perform, prior to replacing and returning a turbocharger to the WPC.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10151837 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155077
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides diagnostic tips that may be helpful in correcting a customer concern about a whistle noise heard from the engine area after the vehicle has warmed up, or for up to 10 seconds after the engine is shut off.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10155077 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155101
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This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formally known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10155101 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149063
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from the exhaust, or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician should inspect the PVC orifice for leaking oil or drawing a vacuum at idle. If the PCV orifice external port is leaking oil or vacuum, replace the camshaft cover assembly. Technician will inspect for a missing intake manifold Non Return Valve that may have damaged the PCV orifice diaphragm. Check for the return valve if it is not visible use a long cotton swab to wipe any excess oil from the valve to validate. If the non return valve is still not visible, then intake manifold removal for inspection is required to validate. When the valve is present reinstall the intake manifold. When the valve is not present replace the intake manifold assembly.
Source components: ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE.
Source record 10149063 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10147401
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This Preliminary information communicates
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10147401 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10147390
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a rough idle or misfire. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 set in the Engine Control Module. Technician will need to utilize engine controls schematics to compare the Fuel Injector Control Circuit wire colors to determine if the wires are reversed. If this concern is found, inspect the related harnesses and terminals for signs damage due to the misrouting and repair.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10147390 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10147384
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set. The technician is provided with a list of causes of misdiagnosis leading to returned Turbochargers with no trouble found.The purpose of this information is to reduce the number of no trouble found (NTF) turbochargers being returned to the WPC by informing the Service Department personnel of what inspections and/or diagnosis toperform, prior to replacing and returning a turbocharger to the WPC.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10147384 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10147383
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from the exhaust, or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician should inspect the PVC orifice for leaking oil or drawing a vacuum at idle. If the PCV orifice external port is leaking oil or vacuum, replace the camshaft cover assembly. Technician will inspect for a missing intake manifold Non Return Valve that may have damaged the PCV orifice diaphragm. Check for the return valve if it is not visible use a long cotton swab to wipe any excess oil from the valve to validate. If the non return valve is still not visible, then intake manifold removal for inspection is required to validate. When the valve is present reinstall the intake manifold. When the valve is not present replace the intake manifold assembly.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10147383 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10147376
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician being unable to program fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to ensure the key FOB is a new unit and has not been programmed to another vehicle previously.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10147376 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10147367
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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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10147367 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10147348
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This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Source record 10147348 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10147345
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about improper engine block cleaning during engine block service could lead to lines in the block deck surface that may be mistaken for cracks. Technician using improper block deck cleaning methods may see lines in the block deck surface. These lines are the result of using abrasive pad bristle devices to clean the gasket surface of the engine components. Technician should use the latest version of bulletin 00-06-01-012 for complete details on the use of these devices.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10147345 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10145488
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This Preliminary Information communicates reason forAC Inoperative and/or Ambient Temperature Display Missing from the Radio. Dealer to isolate and repair open circuit to the ambient temperature sensor.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10145488 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10145482
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set. The technician is provided with a list of causes of misdiagnosis leading to returned Turbochargers with no trouble found.The purpose of this information is to reduce the number of no trouble found (NTF) turbochargers being returned to the WPC by informing the Service Department personnel of what inspections and/or diagnosis toperform, prior to replacing and returning a turbocharger to the WPC.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10145482 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10144476
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10144476 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10144451
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10144451 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10143758
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to tell the difference between the integrated center stack, the radio, the human machine interface, and the vehicle communication interface module. There are pictures of all the individual modules for identification purposes.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10143758 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10143752
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
Source components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10143752 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10143749
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16186 01 - Emission Recall. On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.8L engine (RPO LWE), cracking of ceramic components internal to the catalytic converter may occur as a result of higher than anticipated exhaust temperatures. If this occurs, the catalytic converter low efficiency diagnostic will set and the malfunction indicator lamp will illuminate. Dealers are to reprogram the engine control module with calibrations that prevent higher than expected exhaust temperatures. (service procedure revised)
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR.
Source record 10143749 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10143449
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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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10143449 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10143443
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10143443 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10141371
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10141371 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10141345
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a rough idle or misfire. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 set in the Engine Control Module. Technician will need to utilize engine controls schematics to compare the Fuel Injector Control Circuit wire colors to determine if the wires are reversed. If this concern is found, inspect the related harnesses and terminals for signs damage due to the misrouting and repair.
Source components: ENGINE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Source record 10141345 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137555
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This informational bulletin provides information for the 6-Speed manual transaxle (RPOs MF3, MR5, MR6, MZ0, MZ4, MZU) current service strategy for transmissions requiring internal repairs (ie: synchronizer, gear or bearing replacement) is to replace the unit as an assembly.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10137555 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137556
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This informational bulletin explains to the dealer how to cover a possible customers mistake when a fuse has been blown.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10137556 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137589
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This informational bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10137589 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137562
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This PI bulletin provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and they are normal characteristic.
Source components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR.
Source record 10137562 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137554
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This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10137554 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137560
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Source components: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS.
Source record 10137560 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137537
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This informational bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formally known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10137537 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137557
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This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on policies regarding a Product Assistance Claim (PAC) within the Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10137557 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137383
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This informational bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
Source components: ENGINE · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10137383 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137386
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This technical bulletin provides information on Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the transport mode message on and off.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10137386 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137387
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This informational bulletin provides information for the customer about the no sound coming out of the rear speakers.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10137387 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137380
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This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on properly eliminating unwanted odors in vehicles.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10137380 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137185
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from the exhaust, or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician should inspect the PVC orifice for leaking oil or drawing a vacuum at idle. If the PCV orifice external port is leaking oil or vacuum, replace the camshaft cover assembly. Technician will inspect for a missing intake manifold Non Return Valve that may have damaged the PCV orifice diaphragm. Check for the return valve if it is not visible use a long cotton swab to wipe any excess oil from the valve to validate. If the non return valve is still not visible, then intake manifold removal for inspection is required to validate. When the valve is present reinstall the intake manifold. When the valve is not present replace the intake manifold assembly.
Source components: ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE.
Source record 10137185 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137385
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This informational bulletin was created to inform that any accessories that are installed from the GM factory will be covered under the standard vehicle warranty and dealer installed accessories will be covered for a full year (12 months).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10137385 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137382
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This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher CSi scores.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10137382 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137375
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to properly reprogram an onstar module to correct a condition of Red LED, No WiFi Operation, and/or Limited OnStar® Module Functionality After OnStar Module Replacement for Another Condition.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10137375 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137373
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This informational bulletin provides information for dealers and technicians about the 1.4L turbocharged engine use two different suppliers for the oil filter housing which results in two different filters being used.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10137373 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137343
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This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-06-04-015B (Vehicles Sitting Outside on Dealer Lots for Extended Periods with Hard Start/No Start Condition) to add the 2015-2018 model years.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10137343 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137283
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This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers required to contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns.
Source components: ENGINE · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10137283 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137344
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This informational bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2 9U.S. and Canada
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ENGINE.
Source record 10137344 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137345
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10137345 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137348
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This PI provides information to the technician that this is a normal condition and advises not to replace the engine for this reason.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10137348 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137276
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This technical bulletin provides diagnostic and repair information to correct a customer concern of a steering drift or pull condition where the vehicle may appear to pull or drift in the direction of a road crown.
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10137276 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129857
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10129857 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137318
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This bulletin provides information for the low oil pressure light on at a idle in which may be caused by oil pressure being bled off due to debris in the oil drain check valve and/or a smashed oil filter.
Source components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10137318 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137341
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This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10137341 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139279
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This informational bulletin explains how the catalytic converters may need an inspection, cleaning or replacement if debris have entered the exhaust system.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR.
Source record 10139279 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139282
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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.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10139282 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129097
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10129097 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129089
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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.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10129089 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129074
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set. The technician is provided with a list of causes of misdiagnosis leading to returned Turbochargers with no trouble found.The purpose of this information is to reduce the number of no trouble found (NTF) turbochargers being returned to the WPC by informing the Service Department personnel of what inspections and/or diagnosis toperform, prior to replacing and returning a turbocharger to the WPC.
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Source record 10129074 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129073
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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. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10129073 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139280
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This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR.
Source record 10139280 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139284
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER.
Source record 10139284 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139277
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This information bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139277 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139278
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This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns that cant be duplicated.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.
Source record 10139278 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139276
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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.
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 10139276 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10129051
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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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10129051 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139209
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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.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Source record 10139209 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126982
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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 Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their customers to the appropriate section in the Owner manuals that references that the device complies.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10126982 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139217
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This Technical bulletin provides a procedure to reroute the engine harness because of possible chafing on the ECM stud to prevent conditions of a no start, MIL Lamp Illum or possible loos of steering assist.
Source components: ENGINE · LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST · STEERING · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Source record 10139217 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126972
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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. If the OnStar system is still inoperative continue with published Service Information diagnostics.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10126972 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139216
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This Bulletin provides procedures to correct a condition of Power Foldaway Mirror Glass Shake, Flutter at Normal Driving Speeds
Source components: VISIBILITY · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS · VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR.
Source record 10139216 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139208
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This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10139208 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139167
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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.
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 10139167 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139179
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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.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10139179 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139212
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This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10139212 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139185
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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.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10139185 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139181
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This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139181 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10126951
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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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10126951 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139211
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This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on enhancing field product reports with digital pictures.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10139211 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139176
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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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10139176 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139099
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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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10139099 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139088
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This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139088 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10140339
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This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to replace the shifter handle knob due to the knob being cracked and/or will not operate while shifting out of park.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT.
Source record 10140339 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10140338
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the evap canister for vehicles with the condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated with DTC P0446 or P0455 Set due to spiders laying a nest within the canister.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.
Source record 10140338 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139095
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This bulletin describes the Dealer special tool loan program process.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139095 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139089
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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.
Source components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10139089 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10125122
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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 verify the door of the cylinder is not sticking.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.
Source record 10125122 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139118
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This informational bulletin provides a listing of the parts availability for coax repair procedures and what is needed to complete some repairs.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10139118 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10139090
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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.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE.
Source record 10139090 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10125106
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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.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.
Source record 10125106 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10134594
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This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).
Source components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10134594 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10134621
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This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10134621 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123275
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This PI communicates to the dealer that a shift tower assembly can be replaced to correct a sloppy feel in the shift lever instead of replacing a complete transmission assembly.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10123275 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123269
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. The technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0299 or P0234 set. The technician is provided with a list of causes of misdiagnosis leading to returned Turbochargers with no trouble found.The purpose of this information is to reduce the number of no trouble found (NTF) turbochargers being returned to the WPC by informing the Service Department personnel of what inspections and/or diagnosis toperform, prior to replacing and returning a turbocharger to the WPC.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10123269 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123252
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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 Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their customers to the appropriate section in the Owner manuals that references that the device complies.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10123252 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10134593
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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.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10134593 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123227
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10123227 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10123222
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10123222 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190338
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Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only)
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Source record 10190338 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190337
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Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component replacement. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT · SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER · SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER.
Source record 10190337 at NHTSA