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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| PIC5196C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles on upgrading to Regular Production Option Code T4F high intensity discharge headlamps or additional concerns after adding after-market lighting. There are three types of issues. Customer may request a high intensity discharge headlamps upgrade. Do not attempt to upfit high intensity discharge headlamps in place of the standard halogen headlamps. This upfit is not supported by GM Engineering. Some vehicles may have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon. Before replacing any components, technician should inspect the vehicle for any aftermarket lighting that has already been installed on the vehicle. In many instances, customers have installed an aftermarket HID headlamp kit, fog lamps, or various LED exterior light bulbs in the vehicle. Remove any aftermarket lighting and return the vehicle back to factory condition before continuing with diagnosis. Also some customers may comment that when the turn signals are operated, they flash at a much faster rate than they used to. Any of these issues may be related to the use of aftermarket LED tail lamps or any other exterior lamps. Technician should reinstall the factory bulbs in order to evaluate the customer's concern. |
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| PIT4720C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that after replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster the exchange center is unable to program the actual mileage on the odometer or the actual mileage is unknown. Dealer will need to follow dealer to the General Motors service policies and procedures manual section 3.2.4 odometer servicing. |
| PIC5643F | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Electronic Power Steering Gear will no longer be on restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer can now order part through the normal Customer Care and Aftersales parts process. |
| PIC5877 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that a red fault indicator comes up on the mirror at times. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1804 set. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern. |
| PIP4158G | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have low oil pressure, no oil pressure, and/or engine noise. Technician will need to replace the oil pump, flush the oil cooler lines. |
| PIC5322C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician of a customer concern where the heated seat indicator light is not functioning or the heated seats are not up to operating temperature during a remote vehicle start event. This is normal operation of the heated seat during a remote vehicle start event. The electronic climate control module is not in a complete wake up state during a remote vehicle start mode and will not enable the light emitting diode. After a cold soak below 32 degrees Fahrenheit the seat will not get hot in the 10 minutes or less of the remote vehicle start mode. This is due to the fact that the heat element is not in direct contract with the seat surface while the seat is unoccupied and the foam below the heater is full cold insulating air which takes time to heat up. Technician is to communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. It will not impact the designed performance or reliability of the vehicle. Please share this information with the customer, including a copy of this message. |
| PIC5842 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a slight buzz noise coming from one or more speakers in the vehicle. Technician should remove the incorrect circuits from the plastic connector at the back of the radio and reposition them in the correct cavities. Technician should verify the correct circuits are paired and twisted together as needed. |
| PIC5840A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to pair and/or connect an Apple iPhone. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern. |
| PIP5115 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Diagnostic Trouble Code P0011 after the camshaft was replaced. Technician should check the part number on the cam that was replaced for the correct part number. |
| PIP5029C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed. |
| PIT5030E | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank. Dealer will ensure the customer is fully extending the key. |
| PIC4788E | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of diagnostic instructions to take when the key will not fold into the fob or will not stay in the folded position. The technician may comment that the key in the fob will not fold close or stay latched closed. Damage to the folding mechanism could result from storing the key in the door lock cylinder and accidently bumping or making contact with the key fob. Please advise all dealer personnel to refrain from storing the key in the door lock even for brief periods. |
| PIC4707D | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have at times the XM Traffic or Weather for the local area takes several minutes to update and may read "NO DATA" or "UPDATING" during that time. Technician should be advised that Traffic and Weather data from local reporting stations and then send the updated info process may take up to 24 minutes. Technician should test for full operation of the XM band if the system has not started receiving the Traffic and weather update within 30 minutes. Also ensure the customer has not shut XM NavTraffic off in the user settings of the navigation radio. Technician will need to contact XM customer assistance to review the account status and verify that the XM Traffic option has been enabled and is available in the area. |
| PIC5718C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 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. |
| PIC5819A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have repetitive click or pop noise from front suspension area at slow speeds. Technician should replace the front strut or struts that exhibit the noise. |
| PIC5850 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that there has been a wiring change on 2013 Camaro that causes the Personal Device Interface Module GM Accessory kit to no longer be compatible. Dealer should not sell or install the PDIM on any 2013 Camaro. |
| PIP4924C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and a misfire. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, P0271, P0273, P0274, P0276, P0277, P2146, P2149, P2152, P2155, P216A, and or P216D. Technician will need to inspect the fuel injector wiring harness for rub through or internal wire opens. If this concern is found repair or replace the injector harness as needed. |
| PIP4964B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P2097 or P2099. Technician will need to perform an injector balance or Active Fuel Injector Tester prior to going further. Technician will also need to check for a small leak in the exhaust if published Service Information diagnostics does not lead to a resolution. |
| PIC5840 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to pair and/or connect an Apple iPhone. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern. |
| PIC5696A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Engine Control Module will no longer be on restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer can now order part through the normal Customer Care and Aftersales parts process. |
| PIC5515C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent ratchet, grind, or Antilock Braking System pump motor noises heard from the front of the vehicle when traveling in a straight line at slow speeds, usually under 20 mph. Technician should not replace the Electronic Brake Control Module or Brake Pressure Modulator Valve for this concern. Technician will need to review the Antilock Braking Data using Global Diagnostic System 2 while duplicating the concern. If three miles per hour or greater variance is detected in one or more data session logs, technician will need to inspect the wheel speed sensor and hub bearing with the variance. |
| PIC5590A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that exhibits a squeal noise. The front or rear brakes and typically are heard during slow stops. Dealer should communicate to the customer that these conditions are normal operating characteristics of their vehicle. |
| PIT5119B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the keyless entry is inoperative. Technician should inspect the ignition key cylinder door sticks in the up position. If the door is found open do not replace the ignition key cylinder, use a Lubriplate type of lubrication spray and lubricate the ignition key cylinder door. Insert the tip of the key in and out to verify the door of the cylinder is not sticking. |
| PIP5102 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Diagnostic Trouble Code P0016 stored. Technician will need to inspect the reluctor on the crankshaft. If the reluctor has moved replace the crankshaft. |
| PIC5491B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle. If the OnStar system is still inoperative continue with published Service Information diagnostics. |
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