Service bulletins for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
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.
1471 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 090089002N | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before sold (prepping) to the customer. |
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| 080730026D | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC). This informational bulletin provides information on Some vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk noise. This is a slight movement that is more often seen visually, rather than felt, when viewed from the outside and using the auto-start feature, if equipped. |
| 050604022N | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This informational bulletin provides information on the top tier fuels that are recommended in GM vehicles. |
| 040604051D | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS. This informational bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors. |
| 040089015N | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on required operating procedures. |
| 030603004T | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Battery Testing and Warranty Replacement Requirements (North America ONLY) |
| 030603004S | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements. |
| 09-00-89-002I | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information to the dealers on properly maintaining vehicles in inventory. |
| 01-08-42-001J | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for warranty replacement. |
| 02-08-42-001G | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin is to assist with the identification of issues that are not considered warrantable. |
| 13-00-89-004H | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This information bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fixing the vehicle right the first time by listing possible concerns to specific vehicles. |
| 12-06-01-009E | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin advises the technician of new timing chains and guides and part numbers. |
| GCUS-9-1066 | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 14588A - Special Coverage (revised Part Information and Service Procedure sections). On some 2011-2015 model year Chevrolet Caprice and 2012-2015 model year Chevrolet Impala police patrol vehicles, idling the engine for extended periods of time can prematurely wear the engine-cooling-fan motor. In this condition, the motor may fail to operate or operate noisily. This condition can also damage motor-control relays in the vehicle?s underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC). Dealers are to diagnose and replace fan motors per PI1384 regarding the semi-annual preventative maintenance check for police vehicle cooling fans. |
| 04-00-89-015E | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 04-00-89-015D to update content and incorporate the U.S. version of Bulletin 12-00-89-003. |
| 03-00-89-006J | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 03-00-89-0061I to add the 2014 model year and Transport Mode heading. |
| 05-09-40-002G | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. This technical bulletin provides a revision of 05-09-40-002F to add the 2013-2014 model years. |
| 11-03-08-001A | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This technical bulletin provides information on 11-03-08-001 to add the 2012-2014 model years. |
| PI0988 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information for Pop or Clunk Noise When Turning Steering Wheel at a Stop or Low Speeds Condition. |
| 13-00-89-003 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This technical bulletin provides information on Vehicle Software Enhancements for 2014 and prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks. |
| 11-00-89-005D | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on clarification of use-dealer empowerment labor operations and customer enthusiasm. |
| 12-08-132-001A | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information accessory power outlet and trailer lighting fuse replacement due to electrical systems that can be affected by devices that are plugged in by the customer. |
| PI0939 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for power steering gear inlet pipe O ring seal replacement due to fluid leaking from the power steering pump area. |
| PI0938 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. This preliminary information bulletin provides information on powertrain and various electronic/electrical control issues. |
| 09-00-89-002H | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers to properly maintain vehicle in inventory. |
| 06-00-89-029I | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. SEATS. This informational bulletin provides information on the proper cleaning products for GM hard or plastic surfaces, seats carpet, vinyl. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.