Chevrolet Impala Service Bulletins (2013)

1,539 manufacturer communications on file.

• October 14, 2015•Document ID: 10114894

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5338

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  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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• October 13, 2015•Document ID: 10126370

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-00-89-031C

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on proper engine and automatic transmission/transaxle identification.

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• October 13, 2015•Document ID: 10126369

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-06-03-001A

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  HUMMER

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information that may be useful in diagnosing/testing batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or set in cold weather climates to correct a customer concern of symptoms that include, but not limited to, a slow or no crank condition that may be caused by a discharged battery.

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• October 12, 2015•Document ID: 10114878

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5095C

  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 and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the oil or coolant is not coming from a leak above the spark plug then replace the cylinder Head, spark plug and coil.

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• October 6, 2015•Document ID: 10126355

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-NA-017

  Date Added:

  December 22, 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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• October 5, 2015•Document ID: 10126350

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  08-08-44-029E

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on an updated warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products through GM authorized Electronic Service Centers (ESCs) (U.S. and Canada).

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• October 5, 2015•Document ID: 10114867

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5331

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles with a rattle, tick, or knock type noise. Technician will use chassis ears to listen to the right and left side of the engine and isolate which bank the noise is from. Technician should now remove the piston and rod assemblies from the affected bank to inspect for a loose rod bushing in the rod, or a loose wrist pin in the bushing. There should be no metal through the oil and a piston and rod assembly will repair this noise. If technician finds metal refer to the latest version of PIP5216. If no wrist pins or bushings are found loose and all other diagnostics for this type of noise has been exhausted then engine replacement may be necessary.

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• October 2, 2015•Document ID: 10126349

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-03-07-009H

  Date Added:

  December 22, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provides retail, wholesale and fleet personnel with General Motors recommendations for customer concerns related to wheel alignment.

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• October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10114863

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5666B

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about police vehicles that the radar gun inoperative due to Vehicle Speed Sensor signal not provided. Technician will measure the voltage or hertz on circuit 818 if no voltage or signal contact Techline Customer Support Center for further assistance.

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• October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10114862

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP3423L

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008 or P0009 may be set. Technician will need to inspect for loose timing chains or tensioners. If after following Service Information diagnostics the root cause is not found inspect the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor. If the reluctor has moved then replace crankshaft.

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• October 1, 2015•Document ID: 10114861

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5191A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a ticking noise on cold start after sitting more than 6 hours. Technician will inspect the oil pump pick-up tube to block seal being compressed. It the seal is compressed replace the seal and retest.

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• September 30, 2015•Document ID: 10127246

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5468

  Date Added:

  January 22, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a connectivity concern with Bluetooth after phone software is updated or after any vehicle updates for the radio or Human Machine Interface has taken place. Technician should delete all Bluetooth pairings and then reboot the Bluetooth device and the vehicle. After the vehicle and radio is booted back up repair the Bluetooth device.

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• September 29, 2015•Document ID: 10127240

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5465

  Date Added:

  January 22, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Turn By Turn directions may no longer be displayed after the Canada OnStar upgrade. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.

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• September 29, 2015•Document ID: 10127238

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5464

  Date Added:

  January 22, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the incoming caller ID may no longer be available or displayed after the Canada OnStar upgrade. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.

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• September 28, 2015•Document ID: 10127230

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5325

  Date Added:

  January 22, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to help determine if the vehicle is equipped with factory or aftermarket Compressed Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, or Bi-Fuel Systems. Technician will check for the Vehicle Emission Control Information Label. By using the engine Regular Production Option Code as well as the Vehicle Emission Control Information Label, technician can confirm the vehicle has a factory installed alternative fuel system or who the manufacturer is of the aftermarket fuel system.

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• September 23, 2015•Document ID: 10127224

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5468E

  Date Added:

  January 22, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a spongy brake pedal after a hydraulic brake component was disconnected or replaced. The brake lines between the master cylinder and the antilock brake system module are routed higher than the master cylinder. If air enters the system it will travel to this high point if the system is opened for a repair. The technician will need to perform an automated bleed procedure using the scan tool to ensure all the air is purged out of the hydraulic system.

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• September 17, 2015•Document ID: 10127205

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5541C

  Date Added:

  January 22, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a rattle coming from the rear of the vehicle when driving over medium sized bumps, it may sound like a loose spare tire or suspension component. The noise is most likely the left and right retaining clips holding the midsections of the parking brake cables to the car. The rattle can be repaired by preloading the cables using the published parking brake adjustment procedure found in service information.

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• September 16, 2015•Document ID: 10127204

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6128

  Date Added:

  January 22, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of the air conditioning blowing warm air at times when the ambient temperature is high usually above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The compressor might cycle and system pressures might reach compressor cut off very fast due to low heat rejection. Engineering is aware of the concern and is working on a solution.

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• September 16, 2015•Document ID: 10127199

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4112Q

  Date Added:

  January 22, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of a complaint of a sag or hesitation when accelerating. The concern is present when coasting at low speeds of less than 15 miles per hour and then aggressively applying the throttle, or after making a hard stop followed by an aggressive throttle. This is considered normal operation of the vehicle the throttle is delayed and opened slowly up to .7 seconds to help minimize driveline lash and clunking or will have approximately .5 seconds of zero torque to allow the transmission to shift to first gear.

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• August 18, 2015•Document ID: 10113810

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-00-89-005

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).

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