Bulletin No.: 13-00-89-004A
Date: Apr-2013

Subject:

Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues

Models:

2013 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Trucks

This bulletin is being revised to update car issues information for reference information/bulletin PI0746C. Please discard
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Field Product Reminder – Car Issues – Fix it Right the First Time
Model
Year(s)

Vehicle Line(s) / Condition

Do This

Don't Do This

Reference
Information/Bulletin

2013

Spark — Intermittent Lack of
Power - Transmission Will Not
Shift - PRNDL Goes Blank or
DTC P0705.

Inspect, Lean and Add DieElectric Grease to the
Connector.

Replace the PNP Switch.

PIP5101

20112013

Sonic, Cruze — Updated
Timing Belt Replacement
Procedure in SI.

Replace the idler pulley and
belt tensioner along with
the timing belt when doing
a maintenance repair.

Replace the belt tensioner
and idler pulley on a
warranty repair unless
they are defective.

PI0923

20112013

Encore, Sonic, Cruze —
Check Engine Light On with
DTC P1101 Set.

Check throttle position
angle with GDS2. Smaller
percentage angles would
indicate an air leak into the
intake from another
location other than through
the throttle body.

Replace the PCV pipe
without checking throttle
position and verify they are
corrected when the new
pipe is installed. A normal
reading will indicate the air
leak was repaired.

PI0907

20072011

Outlook, G6, Acadia,
Traverse, Malibu, Enclave —
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) On, Poor Acceleration,
Throttle Body Freezing, Multiple
DTCs Set, Ice Deposits and/or
Oil Deposits Present in Air inlet
Duct.

Thoroughly clean the PCV
tubes and PCV orifice
before assembly of parts.

Failure to thoroughly clean
PCV tubes and PCV orifice
will affect operation and
repair outcome.

PI0746C

1

20102013

Camaro — Squeak/Creak
Type Noise from Driver and/or
Passenger Seat Track Front
Mounting Area.

Install the seat track
spacer.

Replace the seat track or
seat frame.

PI0927

2012

Cruze — Pulsating/Rotational
Noise from Right Rear of
Vehicle on Brake Apply.

Replace right rear brake
drum with p/n 13435981
and install new shoe kit.

Don't turn drum or replace
shoes only.

PI0887

2013

Verano — Service Engine
Soon (SES) Light On with
DTCs P0171, P1101, and/or
P0101 Set.

Inspect for loose clamp on
air cleaner duct.

Don’t replace MAF sensor.

PI0931

2013

Verano — Service Engine
Soon (SES) Light On with DTC
P0137 Set.

Inspect H02 sensor wire
harness for contact with
axle shaft and repair per
PI.

Don't just replace the fuse
associated with H02
sensor.

PI0937

2013

XTS — Ventilated Seat Fan
Clicking or Ticking Noise
When Operating.

Repair seat fan. Remove
any material in contact with
the fan that could make
noise.

Replace the seat cushion.

PI0925

Field Product Reminder – Truck Issues – Fix it Right the First Time
Model
Year(s)

Vehicle Line(s) / Condition

Do This

Don't Do This

Reference
Information/Bulletin

20122013

Terrain, Equinox — Fuel
Gauge Intermittently Does Not
Read Full When Fuel Tank is
Filled.

Reroute fuel feed line and
wire harness away from fuel
module float arm travel.

Replace the primary fuel
pump module.

PI0926

20102013

Terrain, Equinox — Steering
Shudder (Vibration) During
Slow Speed Maneuvers.

Follow the procedure to
replace the steering hose
and alternator. Revised to
include vehicles that are
built after January 6, 2013
will not require Evaporative
Emission Canister Purge
hose or clip/clamp
installation.

Replace the steering gear
or pump assembly.

PI0814B

2013

Terrain, Equinox — Service
Stabilitrak or Antilock Brake
System Warning Lamp
Illuminated.

Check the suspect wheel
speed sensor connector for
harness terminals not being
fully seated.

Replace the rear wheel
speed sensor.

PI0934

20112013

Sierra, Silverado, Savana,
Express — Exhaust Leak or
Vibration/Rattle Noise at
Approximately 900 RPM, Fuel
Smell, White Smoke, Oily
Substance on Exhaust
Downpipe.

Align the exhaust and install
gasket kit 22967814.

Replace exhaust system
components needlessly.

PI0235F

2

2012

Traverse, Enclave, Acadia —
Lack of Power and/or
Hesitation from a Stop, Engine
Noise.

Reprogram the Engine
Control Module (ECM).

Replace the ECM.

PI0930

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