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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

1245 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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PIE03992018-05-21. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. This engineering information bulletin is requesting information from the field on vehicles that have the condition of Front Windshield Wipers Inoperative.
PI0671A2018-05-21. Service bulletin. STEERING. This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.
99-04-20-002J2018-05-21. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. This informational bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operations.
17-NA-0992018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This bulletin provides a procedure to replace the crankshaft balancer if found the cause of the customers concerns of noises or sparks.
17-NA-0862018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the ECM to correct the MIL.
17-NA-0842018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to Complete the Circuit/System Verification steps to correct a condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - Check Engine Light On, DTC P182E.
17-NA-0732018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
17-NA-0672018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information on On rare occasions, a security code input message with SPS error code E5659, M5304, and/or M5530 may be displayed in TIS2web when the technician is programming any module. If this concern is encountered, the technician should start by ensuring that the module being programmed is not a used module and that the VIN matches on VIN plate, TIS2web programming screen, and GDS2 module identification information screen.
17-NA-0662018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.
16-NA-1092018-05-21. Service bulletin. STEERING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear.
16-NA-0072018-05-21. Service bulletin. STEERING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure for reprogramming power steering control module due to a notchy or stick/slip feeling in the steering wheel near the center position.
06-08-47-001M2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This information bulletin explains the labor operation numbers used for submitting warranty claims and how to setup, and reprogram modules.
16-NA-1222018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HUD:CAMERA/SENSOR. Side Detection System Message Being Displayed on Driver Information Center - DTC B101E-43 Set
03-06-03-004N2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel regarding warranty codes generated by EL-50313 Midtronics GR8 Battery Tester/Charger required for claim processing on labor operations 4041510, 4041520 and 250 mile/400 km labor operation restriction (North America ONLY).
PI1250B2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on the introduction of the Advanced Diagnostics - Proactive Alerts available on many models.
PIP4959F2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with information regarding high misfire rates always on #1 cylinder. A customer may complain of misfires or roughness on cold start up with a P0300 diagnostic trouble code. Technician is to add coolant dye to the system and run the engine through warm up to circulate the dye. Pressurize the cooling system after a cold soak and inspect the cylinder with a bore scope for coolant dye. Dye is used to identify coolant over residual fuel being that might be left in the cylinder. The technician is not to replace the cylinder head as it will not correct this concern. In some cases it is necessary to remove the head for inspection. Do not replace the engine for small surface pock marks or a pitting appearance this is normal and do not connect to coolant passages. Usually if porosity is present there will be a break in the carbon ring. Only replace the engine if true porosity is found. Technician is to call Product Quality Center with the latest version of bulletin 02-07-30-029 if porosity is found and engine replacement is required.
PIP3423N2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008 or P0009 may be set. Technician will need to inspect for loose timing chains or tensioners. If after following Service Information diagnostics the root cause is not found inspect the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor. If the reluctor has moved then replace crankshaft.
PIP5163C2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
PIT5119E (1)2018-05-21. Service bulletin. 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.
PIT5119E2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; 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.
PIC5932B2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using Bluetooth components. Technician should use the Preliminary Information to gather information from the customer on their Bluetooth device and the concern they are having before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
PI1410B2018-05-21. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding the normal characteristic of instrument panel red brake light intermittently comes on.
17-NA-1702018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin explains the Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
17-NA-1572018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. This informational bulletin explains the difference in oil filters and the possibilities of what may happen using the incorrect filter.
17-NA-0662018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for automatic transmission Oil Cooler Flush and flow test.

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