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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| 18NA072 | 2020-04-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the fuel system and replace the high pressure fuel pump if faulty for a Reduced Engine Power, MIL On, DTC P228C condition. |
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| PIP4783B | 2020-04-13. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. This Prelimary information informs the dealer of a diagnotic trouble code that may set due to a failed high pressure fuel pump. Dealers are to check fuel pressure as per current testing outlined in GM service information and replace the fuel pump if needed. |
| PIT5696D | 2020-04-13. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This preliminary information discusses potential for a code C0010.5A to store in the brake controller which appears to be setting falsely or is induced by the customer. |
| 150089005C | 2020-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Essential Tools that include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only). |
| 050307009J | 2020-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; WHEELS. This informational bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles. |
| 040601029J | 2020-04-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services (including Flushing Services and Additives) and the Proper use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules. |
| 040089015U | 2020-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration ? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only). |
| 000310003Y | 2020-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; TIRES. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty. |
| 19NA104 | 2020-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area. |
| 18NA358 | 2020-04-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the upper and lower valve body housings to correct launch shudder, 2-3 Upshift or 3-2 Downshift concerns. |
| 20NA029 | 2020-03-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. This technical bulletin provides a Service Procedure to correct a Condition of Ticking, Tap or Rattle Noise from Engine. |
| 18NA073 | 2020-03-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. This Bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement. |
| 16NA119 | 2020-03-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information to cover GMs policy on performing GM covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in Canada. |
| PIT3099T | 2020-03-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians may also contact PARTECH and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support. |
| 110089002D | 2020-03-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides information on GM Accessories ? Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period. |
| 050307009I | 2020-03-09. Service bulletin. WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides retail, wholesale and fleet personnel with General Motors recommendations for customer concerns related to wheel alignment. |
| 20NA016 | 2020-03-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on customer vehicles concern results in a manufacturer repurchase from the customer, GM depends on the dealership to host and administer the repurchase closing and intake of the returning vehicle. |
| 18NA306 | 2020-03-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only). |
| 16NA383 | 2020-03-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up. |
| 16NA122 | 2020-03-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of a Side Detection Message Being Displayed on DIC. |
| 15NA010 | 2020-03-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in other states. |
| PIP4723D | 2020-02-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update. |
| PIP5540F | 2020-02-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance. |
| PIT5696C | 2020-02-10. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This preliminary information discusses potential for a code C0010.5A to store in the brake controller which appears to be setting falsely or is induced by the customer. |
| N192266180 | 2020-02-10. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. N192266180 - Special Coverage - On some 2010-2012, and 2014-2017 model year Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, a link ball socket in the wiper transmission may separate. If this were to occur, the driver would experience a sudden loss of wiper function. Dealers are to replace the front wiper module with the latest version with improved sockets and a new water shield. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.