# Service bulletin 11\-00\-90\-001A A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned. - Type: Service bulletin - NHTSA id: 10138538 - Published by NHTSA: 2018\-05\-29 - Manufacturer's number: 11\-00\-90\-001A - Manufacturer's date: 2012\-12\-20 - NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ## NHTSA's summary This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils. ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/MC-10138538-9999.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2012/MC-10138538-0001.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Engine ## Vehicles listed - 2008 to 2013 BUICK ENCLAVE - 2013 BUICK ENCORE - 2006 to 2013 BUICK LACROSSE - 2006 BUICK LESABRE - 2006 to 2011 BUICK LUCERNE - 2012 BUICK LUCERNE - 2006 to 2007 BUICK RAINIER - 2011 to 2013 BUICK REGAL - 2006 to 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS - 2006 to 2007 BUICK TERRAZA - 2008 BUICK TERRAZA - 2012 to 2013 BUICK VERANO - 2013 CADILLAC ATS - 2006 to 2013 CADILLAC CTS - 2006 to 2011 CADILLAC DTS - 2006 to 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE - 2006 to 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV - 2007 to 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT - 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500 - 2006 to 2013 CADILLAC SRX - 2006 to 2011 CADILLAC STS - 2012 CADILLAC STS - 2006 to 2009 CADILLAC XLR - 2013 CADILLAC XTS - 2007 to 2013 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE - 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 - 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500 - 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO - 2009 to 2011 CHEVROLET AVEO - 2006 to 2009 CHEVROLET C SERIES - 2010 to 2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO - 2011 to 2013 CHEVROLET CAPRICE - 2013 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA - 2006 CHEVROLET CLASSIC - 2006 to 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT - 2006 to 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO - 2006 to 2013 CHEVROLET CORVETTE - 2011 to 2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE - 2006 to 2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX - 2006 to 2013 CHEVROLET EXPRESS - 2006 to 2011 CHEVROLET HHR - 2006 to 2013 CHEVROLET IMPALA - 2006 to 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU - 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - 2006 to 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 - 2006 to 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 - 2006 to 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 - 2012 to 2013 CHEVROLET SONIC - 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK - 2006 CHEVROLET SSR - 2006 to 2013 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN - 2006 to 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE - 2006 to 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER - 2009 to 2013 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE - 2013 CHEVROLET TRAX - 2006 to 2009 CHEVROLET UPLANDER - 2011 to 2013 CHEVROLET VOLT - 2006 to 2010 CHEVROLET W\-SERIES - 2007 to 2013 GMC ACADIA - 2006 to 2009 GMC C SERIES - 2006 to 2012 GMC CANYON - 2006 to 2009 GMC ENVOY - 2006 GMC ENVOY XL - 2006 to 2013 GMC SAVANA - 2006 to 2013 GMC SIERRA 1500 - 2006 to 2013 GMC SIERRA 2500 - 2006 to 2013 GMC SIERRA 3500 - 2007 to 2013 GMC SIERRA DENALI - 2010 to 2013 GMC TERRAIN - 2006 to 2010 GMC TOPKICK - 2006 to 2010 GMC W\-SERIES - 2006 to 2013 GMC YUKON - 2006 to 2013 GMC YUKON DENALI - 2006 to 2013 GMC YUKON DENALI XL - 2006 to 2011 GMC YUKON XL - 2012 to 2013 GMC YUKON XL - 2006 to 2010 HUMMER H2 - 2006 to 2010 HUMMER H3 - 2008 to 2010 PONTIAC G3 - 2007 to 2010 PONTIAC G5 - 2006 to 2010 PONTIAC G6 - 2008 to 2010 PONTIAC G8 - 2006 to 2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX - 2006 PONTIAC GTO - 2007 PONTIAC GTO - 2006 to 2009 PONTIAC MONTANA - 2006 PONTIAC PURSUIT - 2007 to 2009 PONTIAC PURSUIT - 2006 to 2010 PONTIAC SOLSTICE - 2006 to 2009 PONTIAC TORRENT - 2006 to 2010 PONTIAC VIBE - 2006 to 2009 SAAB 9\-7X - 2008 to 2009 SATURN ASTRA - 2010 SATURN ASTRA - 2007 to 2010 SATURN AURA - 2006 to 2007 SATURN ION - 2007 to 2010 SATURN OUTLOOK - 2006 to 2007 SATURN RELAY - 2008 SATURN RELAY - 2007 to 2010 SATURN SKY - 2006 to 2010 SATURN VUE ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [16V868000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V868000.md), 2016-12-02: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN - [06V289000](/recalls/nhtsa/06V289000.md), 2006-08-03: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [00\-06\-01\-026R](/bulletins/11026017.md), 2025-12-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage. - [23\-NA\-153](/bulletins/11024485.md), 2025-10-25, Service bulletin: ENGINE. The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay. - [25\-NA\-052](/bulletins/11017263.md), 2025-04-28, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to oil in system. - [25\-NA\-052](/bulletins/11016942.md), 2025-04-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to oil in system. - [22\-NA\-074](/bulletins/11014233.md), 2025-02-12, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system. - [21\-NA\-043](/bulletins/11014230.md), 2025-02-12, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY/WIPER; SERVICE BRAKES; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHEELS. This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold \(prepping\) to the customer. - [09\-06\-04\-026Z](/bulletins/11013069.md), 2025-01-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information on identifying Non\-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2. - [03\-06\-01\-023I](/bulletins/11012907.md), 2025-01-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil. - [19\-NA\-219](/bulletins/11011900.md), 2024-12-17, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue. - [21\-NA\-043](/bulletins/11011709.md), 2024-12-10, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY; WHEELS; ENGINE; SERVICE BRAKES; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold \(prepping\) to the customer. 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