Service bulletins for the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
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.
2042 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| PIT4945E | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician being unable to program fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to ensure the key FOB is a new unit and has not been programmed to another vehicle previously. |
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| PIC5428D | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have the Antilock Braking System, Service Traction Control System, and/or Service Stabilitrak lights are on. The Electronic Brake Control Module may have one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes C0035-C0050 with specifically symptom 18, 5A, or 0F. Technician will gain access to the correct wheel bear per the Diagnostic Trouble Code that is set. If debris is found on the magnetic encoder ring it will needed to be cleaned. |
| PIP5099A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Code P0340. Technician will replace the cam position sensor if the vehicle build is Sept or Oct of 2012 and SI diagnostics does not lead to a resolution. |
| PIC5831 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about multiple different rivet sizes and this could create confusion regarding which rivet is needed for which location. Technician will install rivet part number 11546538 in location #1 and rivet part number 11546537 in location #2 |
| PIC5810 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a higher effort required to shift between gears on their vehicle. Technician will need to inspect he end of the automatic transmission shift rod and see if it pivots freely. |
| PIP5095A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the oil or coolant is not coming from a leak above the spark plug then replace the cylinder Head, spark plug and coil. |
| PIC5449C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a large gap between the #5 bow and the rear "tulip" panel when the top is closed and latched. Technician should review the topics discussed in PI0378 and/or PI0406. Technician should replace the number 5 bow. |
| PIP5097 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. STEERING. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with the following steps to correct a moan noise from the rear axle during cold turning maneuvers. This noise might start to be noticed as the vehicle accumulates over 3000 miles. The technician is to perform the following steps. 1. With original lube in axle, conduct Freeway Speeds for 10 miles to warm up lube. 2. Immediately drain original lube and refill with fresh lube. 3. In parking lot lock steering to the right, and then execute 5 Full Circles at (5-10 mph). 4. . In parking lot lock steering to the left, and then execute 5 Full Circles at (5-10 mph). 5. Perform 4 Figure 8?s at (5-10 mph). 6. Freeway Speeds for 20 miles until operating temperature is achieved. 7. In parking lot lock steering to the right, and then execute 5 Full Circles at (5-10 mph). 8. In parking lot lock steering to the left, and then execute 5 Full Circles at (5-10 mph). 9. Perform 4 Figure 8?s at (5-10 mph). 10. Immediately drain current lube in axle and refill with fresh lube. 11. Perform Steps 3 thru 9 again. 12. Immediately drain current lube in axle and refill with fresh lube. Proceed with steps 2 through 9 two times, for a total of 3 drain and fill procedures. This should only be done for a moan noise from the rear axle during cold start turning maneuvers. During regular maintenance the fluid only needs to be changed one time. |
| PIP4813B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp, rough running, and/or lack of power. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0101, P0171, P0172, P0174, and/or P0175 set. Technician will need to inspect the hydrocarbon absorber pad that is on the inside of the air cleaner lid to ensure that it is properly secured to the lid. If the hydrocarbon absorber pad is found loose, technician will need to replace the air cleaner lid. |
| PIP3140E | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues. |
| PIC5262C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the General Motors Accessory Ground Effects kit is separating from the body at the corners. Technician will need to clean the area of concern then apply primer. After the primer has dried apply plastic adhesive to the primed surface. Technician can now clamp the molding and fascia together. |
| PIC5808 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a single audible "pop" or "snap" noise can be heard immediately after the vehicle is put into motion. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. |
| PIC5432C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent Service Stabilitrak message being displayed in the Driver Information Center only at startup and that the message is gone within seconds of starting the engine. Technician will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module with the latest calibrations in Tis-2-Web. |
| PIP5095 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the oil or coolant is not coming from a leak above the spark plug then replace the cylinder Head, spark plug and coil. |
| PIP5094 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests. |
| PIC5718B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; STRUCTURE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the dash pad area surrounding the radio center stack appears to be deformed or wrinkled. Technician will need to replace the dash pad with new stock. |
| PIP4988A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a under hood odor that is coming from the engine coolant. Technician will need to completely drain the cooling system and refill it is with drinkable water and one bottle of GM Heavy Duty Cooling System Cleaner. After the cooling system is completely full drive the vehicle for 40-60 minutes with the heat on high. Technician should allow the engine to cool then completely drain the cooling system. After the cooling system is completely drained, fill the cooling system with water and run the engine for 10 minutes to circulate the water. Technician should allow the engine to cool then completely drain the cooling system. After the cooling system is completely drained, technician will also need to remove the surge tank and thoroughly clean it with hot water. Now install the clean surge tank and fill the cooling system with water and run the engine for 10 minutes to circulate the water. Technician should completely drain the cooling system and replace all the cooling hoses. Technician will install the thermostat using a new water pump inlet seal. After the new hoses and thermostat is installed fill the cooling system with Premixed DEX-Cool or a 50 / 50 DEX-Cool water mixture. |
| PIP4819A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp and the engine misfires. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, and P0308. Technician will need to inspect the spark plug wires. Technician will need to replace any loose spark plug wires. |
| PIP4690E | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an oil pressure gauge is indicating that the engine appears to be operating with very high oil pressure. Under various engine operating conditions up to 110 pressure per square inch of oil pressure may be displayed on the oil pressure gauge. This should be considered as normal operation during a cold engine start-up. |
| PIP4384G | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a supplement to the Service Information timing procedure for the high feature V-6 engine. Technician will also review the training video on the Common Training Website. |
| 00-03-10-002J | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This informational bulletin provides information on chemical staining, pitting, and corrosion on wheels and the proper cleaners to use to fix the conditions due to multiple causes. |
| PI0572C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on GM is implementing a new service strategy that uses a set of universal coaxial repair kits to service vehicles. This only applies to cable used for high frequency signals, such as cellular (OnStar®), satellite radio (XM) and GPS (navigation). The kits do NOT apply to the AM/FM cables. |
| PI0360F | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on GM Accessory Remote start not working with onstars remotelink phone applications |
| 09-06-04-026L | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This informational bulletin provides information on Identifying Non-GM (Aftermarket) Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines Using Tech 2® or GDS 2 (U.S. and Canada) |
| 08-00-89-014B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information on what is needed to be prepared for TAC, caller preparedness and checklists and contacting U.S. technical Assistance and the use of strategy based diagnostics |
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