Chevrolet Sonic Service Bulletins (2012)

1,589 manufacturer communications on file.

• August 16, 2017•Document ID: 10137724

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5197F

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  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.

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• August 15, 2017•Document ID: 10140373

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-NA-211

  Date Added:

  June 11, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides to the technician, locations to check for possible loose or damaged electrical connections that may set a DTC instead of just replacing a part.

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• August 11, 2017•Document ID: 10137714

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5119E (1)

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  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.

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• August 11, 2017•Document ID: 10137713

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5119E

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  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.

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• August 9, 2017•Document ID: 10137706

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5329C

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  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 theconcern is duplicated, the technician is directed toreplace 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, the technician is advised onrepair direction.

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• August 9, 2017•Document ID: 10137705

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5932B

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  HUMMER

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using Bluetooth components. Technician should use the Preliminary Information to gather information from the customer on their Bluetooth device and the concern they are having before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center.

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• August 7, 2017•Document ID: 10140296

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  04-00-89-015Q

  Date Added:

  June 11, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.

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• August 2, 2017•Document ID: 10140297

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  08-08-44-029H

  Date Added:

  June 11, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products for U.S. and Canada dealers only.

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• July 31, 2017•Document ID: 10126081

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-NA-170

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin explains the Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.

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• July 25, 2017•Document ID: 10126113

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-NA-244

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information on Information on How to Prevent Inadvertent Vehicle Starting from Key Fob or OnStar Mobile Application and where to locate the information for future use.

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• July 25, 2017•Document ID: 10126068

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-08-49-001V

  Date Added:

  December 22, 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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• July 25, 2017•Document ID: 10126065

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  04-00-89-015P

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures.

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• July 19, 2017•Document ID: 10108645

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  TIRES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  03-03-10-007J

  Date Added:

  July 19, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.

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• July 18, 2017•Document ID: 10108627

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-00-89-005F

  Date Added:

  July 18, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.

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• July 18, 2017•Document ID: 10108626

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-00-89-005F

  Date Added:

  July 18, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.

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• July 18, 2017•Document ID: 10108625

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-00-89-005F

  Date Added:

  July 18, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.

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• July 13, 2017•Document ID: 10114072

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5611E

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the rear view camera options on the vehicles equipped with rear view camera. The rear view camera brightness can be adjusted on some models while the transmission is in reverse and using the Menu or Select button. To turn off or on the guidelines in the rear view camera, use the radio display Config icon then Display, then the guidelines option.

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• June 14, 2017•Document ID: 10118261

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5495B

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  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.

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• June 12, 2017•Document ID: 10118256

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5588D

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  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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• June 8, 2017•Document ID: 10118254

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5495A

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  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.

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