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Service Bulletin

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13-00-89-004
April, 2013

INFORMATION
Subject:

Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues

Models:

2013 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Trucks

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Field Product Reminder – Car Issues – Fix it Right the First Time
Reference
Information/Bulletin

Model Year(s)

Vehicle Line(s) / Condition

Do This

Don't Do This

2013

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

Inspect, Lean and Add
Die-Electric Grease to
the Connector.

Replace the PNP
Switch.

PIP5101

2011-2013

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

2011-2013

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

2007-2011

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.

The timing chain guides
should not be replaced,
they should only be
replaced in cases where
the tensioner guides
have wear down into the
base material and are
worn to the outer edges.

Clean and reused Chain
Tension guides that are
not deeply groved or
worn to the outer edges.

PI0746C

2010-2013

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

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Field Product Reminder – Car Issues – Fix it Right the First Time (cont'd)
Reference
Information/Bulletin

Model Year(s)

Vehicle Line(s) / Condition

Do This

Don't Do This

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
Reference
Information/Bulletin

Model Year(s)

Vehicle Line(s) / Condition

Do This

Don't Do This

2012-2013

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

2010-2013

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

Follow the procedure to
replace the steering 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

2011-2013

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

2012

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

Thoroughly clean the PCV
tubes and Orifice, before
installing assembly parts.

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

PI0930

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