Chevrolet Sonic Service Bulletins (2017)

963 manufacturer communications on file.

• October 2, 2018•Document ID: 10147345

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5241B

  Date Added:

  November 13, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  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.

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• September 14, 2018•Document ID: 10145488

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6215A

  Date Added:

  October 15, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  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.

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• September 14, 2018•Document ID: 10145482

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5495E

  Date Added:

  October 15, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  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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• August 28, 2018•Document ID: 10144476

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP4902K

  Date Added:

  September 17, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  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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• August 8, 2018•Document ID: 10144451

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5163D

  Date Added:

  September 17, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PONTIAC

  Summary

  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.

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• July 9, 2018•Document ID: 10143758

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6095C

  Date Added:

  August 20, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  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.

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• July 3, 2018•Document ID: 10143752

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5260B

  Date Added:

  August 20, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PONTIAC

  Summary

  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.

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• June 20, 2018•Document ID: 10143449

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5099C

  Date Added:

  August 6, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SATURN

  Summary

  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.

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• June 14, 2018•Document ID: 10143443

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5953D

  Date Added:

  August 6, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  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.

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• June 11, 2018•Document ID: 10143429

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5373B

  Date Added:

  August 6, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with steps on how to program an Engine Control Module when getting a Service Programming System error code E4491 or E4423. In some cases Techline Customer Support Center may need to be contacted to resolve the issue.

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• May 23, 2018•Document ID: 10141371

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5399A

  Date Added:

  June 18, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  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.

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• May 4, 2018•Document ID: 10141345

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5353D

  Date Added:

  June 18, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  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.

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• April 27, 2018•Document ID: 10137599

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18NA141

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information on Audio Volume Stuck High or Low with No DTCs and that this is a normal characteristic.

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• April 25, 2018•Document ID: 10137559

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  150603002M

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

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

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• April 24, 2018•Document ID: 10137555

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  100729001C

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  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.

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• April 20, 2018•Document ID: 10137556

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  1208132001E

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin explains to the dealer how to cover a possible customers mistake when a fuse has been blown.

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• April 19, 2018•Document ID: 10137589

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18NA125

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This informational bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.

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• April 18, 2018•Document ID: 10137565

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIE0449A

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This engineering informational bulletin ends the need for information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Oil Leak and/or Oil Burning Smell.

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• April 13, 2018•Document ID: 10137562

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0754C

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This PI bulletin provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and they are normal characteristic.

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• April 9, 2018•Document ID: 10137558

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  150603002L

  Date Added:

  May 21, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

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

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