Chevrolet Equinox Service Bulletins (2011)

1,768 manufacturer communications on file.

• November 8, 2012•Document ID: 10126203

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  100864002B

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork

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• November 8, 2012•Document ID: 10126174

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0814A

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to install a revised generator, power steering gear inlet hose, evaporator hose to correct a steering wheel shudder during low speed manueuvers.

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• November 6, 2012•Document ID: 10112550

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4959C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with information about vehicles that misfires or roughness on cold start up. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 set. Technician will need to add coolant dye to the system and run the engine through warm up to circulate the dye. Pressurize the cooling system after a cold soak and inspect the cylinder with a bore scope for coolant dye. If coolant is found in the cylinder technician will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for engine replacement.

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• November 6, 2012•Document ID: 10112545

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4902F

  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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• November 5, 2012•Document ID: 10112543

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5028C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P01285 and or P0171. Technician will need to use published Service Information diagnostics first. Technician will update the Engine Control Module with the latest calibration in Tis-2-Web if published Service Information diagnostics do not resolve the concern. If the calibration did not repair the concern inspect the engine for oil leaks and insure the oil fill cap is properly closed. Technician will also use the CH-44175-1 handheld tester to test the ethanol content of the fuel. Technician should also inspect for unmetered air/vacuum leaks by using the Evaporative Emissions System smoke machine to induce smoke into the engine, exhaust, and air intake system as outlined in the latest version of PIP4925. Technician should inspect the air filter condition to ensure that it is a factory filter and that none of the pleats are damaged and the inside of the air cleaner opening before the Mass Air Flow sensor for any sign of casting flash. If the concern is currently happening while at a hot idle, plug all vacuum lines.

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• November 1, 2012•Document ID: 10253626

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0745C

  Date Added:

  April 29, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  Information on Diagnosing Intermittent Electrical Concerns with Components Fused Through Instrument Panel Fuse Block.

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• November 1, 2012•Document ID: 10112534

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4902E

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  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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• November 1, 2012•Document ID: 10112529

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5491A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  HUMMER

  Summary

  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.

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• November 1, 2012•Document ID: 10112528

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC4935D

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition off. After 120 hours from ignition off, these systems then completely power off. The Onstar modules draw: * IGN ON - 240 to 400 Milliamp. * IGN OFF - 3 to 20 Milliamp for 48 hours or 120 hours on Gen 9 and vehicle communication platforms. * IGN OFF - 0.2 to 0.8 Milliamp after 48 hours or 120 hours on Gen 9 and vehicle communication platforms.

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• November 1, 2012•Document ID: 10071801

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0814A

  Date Added:

  June 17, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• November 1, 2012•Document ID: 10071200

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0562E

  Date Added:

  June 13, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• November 1, 2012•Document ID: 10062525

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  S8-10-08-44-004C

  Date Added:

  April 26, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• November 1, 2012•Document ID: 10245761

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  120089002A

  Date Added:

  December 4, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  Requesting a New Key Code for Customer with Lost or Stolen Keys

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• October 26, 2012•Document ID: 10112516

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4902D

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  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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• October 23, 2012•Document ID: 10118656

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0825A

  Date Added:

  October 12, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision for PI0825.

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• October 23, 2012•Document ID: 10084946

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0825A

  Date Added:

  November 28, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE AMPLIFIER X2 CONNECTOR AND ALL TERMINALS TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN ON A CRACKLING/STATIC TYPE NOISE COMING FROM ONE OR BOTH DOOR SPEAKERS AND/OR A-PILLAR TWEETERS DUE TO POOR RETENTION AT THE AMPLIFIER X2 CONNECTOR.

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• October 19, 2012•Document ID: 10112496

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5072C

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that after opening the power liftgate, it will not stay in the full open position and may drift down a few inches before coming to a rest. Technician will ensure the vehicle does not have the incorrect strut mounting brackets installed.

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• October 19, 2012•Document ID: 10112495

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER; VISIBILITY/WIPER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT4995B

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with the rear wiper and/or the front rain sense wipers turn off when the vehicle is shifted to neutral. This is the normal operating characteristic of this vehicle. This is called Car Wash Mode.

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• October 18, 2012•Document ID: 10112494

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT3099J

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.

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• October 17, 2012•Document ID: 10118649

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0839

  Date Added:

  October 12, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding a condition of the charging system light is illuminated and/or the Service Battery Charging System message is displayed, that might have been caused by oil being spilled into the generator while filling the engine oil level.

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