GMC Terrain Service Bulletins (2018)

1,345 manufacturer communications on file.

• 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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• August 8, 2018•Document ID: 10144449

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5370D

  Date Added:

  September 17, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicle may have an “Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor” on the Driver Information Center or a diesel exhaust fluid warning lamp on or other exhaust fluid quality related concerns. Technician will inspect the diesel exhaust fluid for contamination. Technician should use Service Information for Contaminants in Diesel Exhaust Fluid Diagnosis and use special tool J26568 or EN50422 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Refractometer for fluid testing.

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• August 7, 2018•Document ID: 10145170

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18239

  Date Added:

  October 9, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CADILLAC

  Summary

  18239 - Emissions Recall - General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain 2018 model year vehicles, equipped with 4-cylinder engines (RPO LHN, LEX, L3A, LYX, LKN, LE2, LCV or LTG). On some vehicles, an electrical connection in the circuit board may fail in the engine control module. If this occurs, a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), such as the Check Engine Light may illuminate. Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM).

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• August 3, 2018•Document ID: 10144426

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5627

  Date Added:

  September 17, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This preliminary information is regarding a potential for a noise concern when using the HVAC. Engineering is aware and is investigating this concern.

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• August 2, 2018•Document ID: 10145168

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18245

  Date Added:

  October 9, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  18245 - Service Update - A 250-millisecond power steering instability occurs as soon as APA (Advanced Park Assist) begins turning the steering wheel into a parking spot. If steering wheel shudder occurs, APA aborts the procedure. Reprogramming of PSCM (Power Steering Control Module).

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• July 30, 2018•Document ID: 10143785

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5151F

  Date Added:

  August 20, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a hard start, no start, rough running, or low fuel pressure. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0087, P0088, P0191 and P128E during the inspection. If during the inspection of the fuel system contamination is found the complete fuel system will need to be cleaned and flushed. After the fuel system is cleaned out test the fuel using the latest version of PIT3173.

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• July 25, 2018•Document ID: 10143779

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5402D

  Date Added:

  August 20, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the diagnosis and repair steps for a vehicle with a check engine light on with Diagnostic Trouble Code P015B or a reduced engine power message with Diagnostic Trouble Code P1101. Technician should look for a missing or damaged O-ring seal in the charge air cooler coupler.

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• July 12, 2018•Document ID: 10143763

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5428D

  Date Added:

  August 20, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the ECM part numbers 55501366, 55502052 and 55485591 will be placed on a parts restriction through the General Motors Technical Assistance Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

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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: 10143755

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5608A

  Date Added:

  August 20, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This preliminary information explains a potential issue engineering is investigating into water intrusion into the door passthrough connector and effecting door functions.

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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 21, 2018•Document ID: 10143452

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5619

  Date Added:

  August 6, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates a potential issue where the brake pedal may be soft or spongy feeling caused by air trapped in the hydraulic brake system.Engineering is investigating thisconcern.

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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 19, 2018•Document ID: 10143742

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18209

  Date Added:

  August 20, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  18209 - Service Update. Certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6L diesel engine (RPO LH7), may have been built with an improper alignment of the clamp/gasket assembly connecting the turbocharger to the catalytic converter. This condition may cause a diesel exhaust leak and/or smoke from the underhood area of the vehicle. In addition, a check engine indicator may set with diagnostic trouble code P0421. Dealers are to inspect and replace the turbocharger to catalytic converter clamp/gasket as necessary.

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• June 19, 2018•Document ID: 10143448

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5370C

  Date Added:

  August 6, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicle may have an “Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor” on the Driver Information Center or a diesel exhaust fluid warning lamp on or other exhaust fluid quality related concerns. Technician will inspect the diesel exhaust fluid for contamination. Technician should use Service Information for Contaminants in Diesel Exhaust Fluid Diagnosis and use special tool J26568 or EN50422 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Refractometer for fluid testing.

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• June 18, 2018•Document ID: 10143447

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5151E

  Date Added:

  August 6, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a hard start, no start, rough running, or low fuel pressure. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0087, P0088, P0191 and P128E during the inspection. If during the inspection of the fuel system contamination is found the complete fuel system will need to be cleaned and flushed. After the fuel system is cleaned out test the fuel using the latest version of PIT3173.

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• June 15, 2018•Document ID: 10143444

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5508B

  Date Added:

  August 6, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Product Quality Center has ended the part restriction for the T87A Transmission Control Module.

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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 14, 2018•Document ID: 10143441

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5613A

  Date Added:

  August 6, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates information to the technician about the HVAC pop-up on the radio display may show 61 degrees but the display on the HVAC knobs will show correct temp. Only the radio pop-up is showing the incorrect information. Technicians should not make any repairs. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a soulution.This PI will be replaced with a bulletin once repair information is available.

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• June 12, 2018•Document ID: 10143436

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC6326A

  Date Added:

  August 6, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary information communicates to the technician that GM is investigating a condition of a red OnStar LED. The technician is advised what DTC codes may be present, and not to replace any components at this time. Further information will be provided when the investigation is concluded.

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