Chevrolet Sonic Service Bulletins

2,235 manufacturer communications on file.

• April 24, 2013•Document ID: 10113007

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5050B

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a vibration that is only present in fourth gear when lugging the engine. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center with all the vibration data for further assistance.

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  2013 Chevrolet Cruze2013 Chevrolet Sonic2012 Chevrolet Cruze2012 Chevrolet Sonic2011 Chevrolet Cruze
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• April 19, 2013•Document ID: 10130643

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-08-49-001F

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a revision of 11-08-49-001E to add the 2014 model year.

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• April 19, 2013•Document ID: 10112993

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5030E

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank. Dealer will ensure the customer is fully extending the key.

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• April 19, 2013•Document ID: 10112992

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5704A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that had the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve now Diagnostic Trouble Code C0131 is set current. Technician should remove Brake Pressure Modulator Valve assembly and inspect the brake pressure sensor assembly to ensure all shipping material has been removed before installation.

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  2014 Chevrolet Sonic2013 Chevrolet Sonic2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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• April 19, 2013•Document ID: 10112991

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC4788E

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of diagnostic instructions to take when the key will not fold into the fob or will not stay in the folded position. The technician may comment that the key in the fob will not fold close or stay latched closed. Damage to the folding mechanism could result from storing the key in the door lock cylinder and accidently bumping or making contact with the key fob. Please advise all dealer personnel to refrain from storing the key in the door lock even for brief periods.

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• April 19, 2013•Document ID: 10112988

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC4707D

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  GMC

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have at times the XM Traffic or Weather for the local area takes several minutes to update and may read "NO DATA" or "UPDATING" during that time. Technician should be advised that Traffic and Weather data from local reporting stations and then send the updated info process may take up to 24 minutes. Technician should test for full operation of the XM band if the system has not started receiving the Traffic and weather update within 30 minutes. Also ensure the customer has not shut XM NavTraffic off in the user settings of the navigation radio. Technician will need to contact XM customer assistance to review the account status and verify that the XM Traffic option has been enabled and is available in the area.

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• April 17, 2013•Document ID: 10130640

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0957

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This preliminary information bulletin provides Tips on Front Cover Oil Leak Condition.

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  2013 Buick Encore2013 Chevrolet Cruze2013 Chevrolet Sonic2013 Chevrolet Trax2012 Chevrolet Cruze2012 Chevrolet Sonic2011 Chevrolet Cruze
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• April 16, 2013•Document ID: 10112972

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5753B

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some customers may comment that when returning to the vehicle the ignition key requires high effort or may not turn from the lock position. Technician should be advised that this model is equipped with a steering column lock. If the vehicle is turned off with the steering wheel turned it may rotate back against the steering lock causing the lock to bind, resulting in the key cylinder binding.

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  2014 Buick Encore2014 Chevrolet Sonic2014 Chevrolet Spark2014 Chevrolet Trax2013 Buick Encore2013 Chevrolet Sonic2013 Chevrolet Spark2013 Chevrolet Trax2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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• April 15, 2013•Document ID: 10130631

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  03-06-03-003C

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a revision of 03-06-03-003B to add the 2010-2014 model years, update the Attention statement, change the terms Claim Type B to Claim Type ZPTI, GM Dealer to GM Service Agent, Repair Order to Job Card, Warranty Claim to Warranty Transaction, and to update the Procedure Information for submitting Vehicle Repairs from WINS to Global Warranty Management (GWM).

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• April 15, 2013•Document ID: 10112968

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIP5105

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the special tool EN-6009 will need to be used to remover and install the ignition module.

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  2013 Buick Encore2013 Chevrolet Cruze2013 Chevrolet Sonic2013 Chevrolet Trax2012 Chevrolet Cruze2012 Chevrolet Sonic2011 Chevrolet Aveo2011 Chevrolet Cruze2010 Chevrolet Aveo2009 Chevrolet Aveo
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• April 11, 2013•Document ID: 10130629

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0953

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This preliminary information bulletin provides information on a unable to make a call using icon on radio condition. An updated software calibration has been released to address this condition.

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  2013 Chevrolet Sonic
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• April 11, 2013•Document ID: 10130627

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  99-04-20-002H

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a revision of 99-04-20-002G to add 2013-2014 model years.

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• April 9, 2013•Document ID: 10130621

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0950

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This preliminary information bulletin provides information on a concern of transmission fluid leak from torque converter housing area.

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  2013 Buick LaCrosse2013 Buick Regal2013 Buick Verano2013 Chevrolet Cruze2013 Chevrolet Equinox2013 Chevrolet Malibu2013 Chevrolet Sonic2013 GMC Terrain2012 Buick LaCrosse2012 Buick Regal2012 Buick Verano2012 Chevrolet Cruze2012 Chevrolet Equinox2012 Chevrolet Malibu2012 Chevrolet Sonic2012 GMC Terrain2011 Buick LaCrosse2011 Buick Regal2011 Chevrolet Cruze2011 Chevrolet Equinox+ 10 more
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• April 8, 2013•Document ID: 10130619

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  13-00-89-004

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  HUMMER

  Summary

  This technical bulletin provides a revision of 10-00-89-017Z to include updated information.

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• April 4, 2013•Document ID: 10130613

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0924

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  This preliminary information bulletin provides recomandations for Intermitent Unwanted Trunk Opening While Vehicle is Parked Concern.

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• April 4, 2013•Document ID: 10112956

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIC5753A

  Date Added:

  August 15, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some customers may comment that when returning to the vehicle the ignition key requires high effort or may not turn from the lock position. Technician should be advised that this model is equipped with a steering column lock. If the vehicle is turned off with the steering wheel turned it may rotate back against the steering lock causing the lock to bind, resulting in the key cylinder binding.

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  2013 Buick Encore2013 Chevrolet Sonic2013 Chevrolet Spark2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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• April 3, 2013•Document ID: 10130612

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0945

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  CHEVROLET

  Summary

  This preliminary information bulletin provides a recomandation for Hatchback Will Not Open Using Remote and/or Keypad.

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  2013 Chevrolet Sonic2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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• April 3, 2013•Document ID: 10130611

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PI0572B

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  PONTIAC

  Summary

  This preliminary information bulletin is for information on COAX Repair Kit Availability. Revised from PI0572A

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• April 1, 2013•Document ID: 10247719

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5119B

  Date Added:

  December 26, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  Intermittent Remote Keyless Entry Inoperative.

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• April 1, 2013•Document ID: 10247064

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

  Mfr Comm. #:

  PIT5119B

  Date Added:

  December 11, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  BUICK

  Summary

  Intermittent Remote Keyless Entry Inoperative.

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