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Service bulletins for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox

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.

1029 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Bulletins, newest first
05-06-04-022L2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available.
99-04-20-002I2017-08-15. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE. This informational bulletin explains a normal condition for what and how the drive line can clunk.
10-08-98-002A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. This information bulletin explains the use of drilling high strength steel in a collision repair and the GM recommended CryoCobalt Drill bit.
13-00-89-004J2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
11-00-89-005H2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty bulletin clarifies the use of dealer empowerment to satisfy the customer.
G-1693282017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 12191A - Special Coverage (released in phases - this is release of final phase). Vehicles may have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack. If either of these ports develop a crack, fuel will leak from the area. A fuel odor may be noticed while the vehicle is being driven or after it is parked. If the crack becomes large enough, fuel may be observed dripping onto the ground and vehicle performance may be affected. If the condition occurs, dealers will replace the fuel pump module.
G-1592102017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 12191 - Special Coverage. The plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack. If either of these ports develops a crack, fuel will leak from the area. The customer may notice a fuel odor while the vehicle is being driven or after it is parked. If the crack becomes large enough, fuel may be observed dripping onto the ground and vehicle performance may be affected. If this condition occurs, dealers are to replace the fuel pump module.
PI0281F2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
17-NA-1262017-08-15. Service bulletin. WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS. This informational bulletin provides information on Non-Design Intent Wheel Lock Nuts and Lug Nuts.
10-08-110-001F2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
03-06-03-004U2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
PIT5236G2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will check Global Warranty Management system for customer satisfaction program 15086 status. If the status of the customer satisfaction program 15086 was not completed follow the steps to get the Telematics Communication Interface Control Module replaced. If the status of customer satisfaction program 15086 is found completed contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center OnStar group for further assistance.
PIC5236A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician how to install the new style ignition lock cylinder into the vehicle. When installing the new cylinder it is important to carefully inspect the housing for debris or damage from the old lock cylinder. No tools are required for installing the new lock cylinder. When installing into the housing, ensure that the lock cylinder is fully seated to ensure it latches into position. Do not use the old style lock cylinder that is still used on the manual transmission vehicle on an automatic transmission car.
PIC61812017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician after the OnStar Canada upgrade the OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic Email report is inoperative. Please communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
PIP5232C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the coil grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
PIP4936C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that vehicles with engine Regular Production Option Codes LY7, LLT, LAU, LF1, or LFW that there is a new cylinder head design. When replacing cylinder heads on High Feature V6 engines if you are using a 2011 new style "saddle cap" cylinder head, spacer shims are not to be used. The saddle cap design cylinder heads will not work with the 2004-2006 and first design 2007 engines.
11-00-90-001A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper oils to use on GM vehicles including information regarding the differences of the Dexos oils.
12-06-01-0092017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information on the release of 3 high feature v6 timing chain part kits. To help ease the ordering of large amounts of parts during service.
11-00-89-005C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
10-00-89-017X2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one stop place to find growing concerns around them.
PI0774B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This preliminary information bulletin provides a descritption of operation of the echo control and noise cancellation settings for concernc regarding noice drop outs during calls and muffled sound.
15-00-89-0052017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).
10-08-110-001D2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of GM floor mats.
00-06-01-026G2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
07-00-89-037H2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.