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13-00-89-004A
April, 2013

INFORMATION
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 Corporate Bulletin Number 13-00-89-004
(Section 00 – General Information).

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

Reference
Information/Bulletin

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

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

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

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Bulletin No.: 13-00-89-004A

Field Product Reminder – Car Issues – Fix it Right the First Time (cont'd)
Model
Year(s)

Reference
Information/Bulletin

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
Model
Year(s)

Reference
Information/Bulletin

Vehicle Line(s) / Condition

Do This

Don't Do This

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

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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