Chevrolet Sonic Service Bulletins (2017)

963 manufacturer communications on file.

• February 20, 2017•Document ID: 10113438

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5959C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.

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• February 20, 2017•Document ID: 10113437

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC4801H

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using the Blue button on the OnStar key pad and ask the advisor for a turn by turn route. Also make a OnStar personal call and a call into the vehicle. If normal diagnostics do not lead to a resolution technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

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• February 20, 2017•Document ID: 10113436

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC3278G

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming Bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad is faulty the OnStar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The OnStar module could have an internal fault and produce a ″Phone Unavailable″ audio message also it may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 or B1000. Refer to diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code making sure to follow any applicable Bulletins or Preliminary Information sheets. A “Ready” or “OnStar ready” audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer is inadvertently pressing the ″push to talk″ button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or Steering Wheel Control system may induce this concern.

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• February 17, 2017•Document ID: 10116631

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-NA-045

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides Information on Using Voice Pass-Thru to Access Voice Recognition Commands on Cell Phone and how it does not work on models equipped with IOA and IOB radios.

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• February 17, 2017•Document ID: 10113427

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5588C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system. For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System. For the 2010 and UP model year vehicles, the OnStar set-up procedure and OnStar Activation request have been combined into a single programming event called OnStar Set-up and Activation in Service Programming System.

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• February 16, 2017•Document ID: 10116585

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-00-89-002Q

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a field product report.

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• February 13, 2017•Document ID: 10116584

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-03-10-003O

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  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.

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• February 13, 2017•Document ID: 10113418

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5029H

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon, an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed. Update added part numbers for the cleaner and model years.

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• February 13, 2017•Document ID: 10113416

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5338A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include “Vibration” “Business Associate Code” and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.

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• February 10, 2017•Document ID: 10113413

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4902J

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  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.

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• February 7, 2017•Document ID: 10116596

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-NA-109

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This technical 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.

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• February 7, 2017•Document ID: 10113375

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  GCUS-3-838

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  16119 - Customer Satisfaction - General Motors has discovered an inadvertent error in the Parts Content Information portion of the window label on certain vehicles, which displays US/Canadian Parts Content for the vehicle, and Country of Origin (COO) information for the engine and transmission on these vehicles. As a result, the label displayed incorrect parts content percentages and COO information for the engines and transmissions on these vehicles. GM will contact involved owners of the affected to notify them of the situation. This label error has no effect on the safety or operation of the vehicles. Dealers are to affix a corrected new replacement label to the vehicle.

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• January 30, 2017•Document ID: 10116571

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-NA-024

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure to turn the audible feedback option on and off in the radio settings to prevent an audible beep will occur when scrolling from page 1 to page 2 of the OnStar menu, which may be interpreted as a hands free OnStar call request.

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• January 27, 2017•Document ID: 10113354

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5329A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0341 and or P0366 set. If the technician has duplicated the concern replace the related Camshaft Position sensor and retest for the code. If the Diagnostic Trouble Code returns technician should check the history to see if the vehicle was in a collision. If the vehicle has been in a collision technician should call General Motors Technical Assistance Center.

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• January 26, 2017•Document ID: 10116540

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-NA-017

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on Causal Part requirements for transactions submitted to GM for payment.

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• January 26, 2017•Document ID: 10113347

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6250A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a check engine light. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0446. Technician will need to replace the Evaporative Emissions System canister if spider nesting in the fresh air inlet port.

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• January 25, 2017•Document ID: 10116539

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-06-03-002E

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information on approved warranty part numbers for original equipment batteries

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• January 24, 2017•Document ID: 10116547

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-NA-355

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  this informational bulletin provides Information on Using MyBuick, MyCadillac, MyChevrolet, and MyGMC Phone Applications to Control GM Accessory Remote Start Kits.

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• January 19, 2017•Document ID: 10116537

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  TIRES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  08-03-10-006F

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface 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 (Clean and Resurface Wheel Bead Seat)

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• January 17, 2017•Document ID: 10116538

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-08-49-001U

  Date Added:

  August 31, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  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.

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