Service bulletins for the 2013 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.
1539 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
By type
By component
By trouble code
By topic
| 17-NA-052 | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This Informational bulletin outlines the recommendations for aluminum and chrome wheel refinishing. |
|---|---|
| 17-NA-037 | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the garage door opener transmitter to correct a condition of poor range for the garage door opener. |
| 16-NA-348 | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to install dust deflectors when replacing wheel bearings on vehicles no matter what the concern is of the vehicle. |
| 16-NA-338 | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers required to contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns. |
| 16-NA-109 | 2017-08-31. 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. |
| 15-00-90-002A | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin provides information on Installing the Correct Replacement Spin-On Oil Filter When Servicing. |
| 10-00-89-006F | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report. |
| 07-07-30-010D | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin provides explanation on how to take snapshot data with a Tech 2 and upload it to a computer and where to email the info to. |
| 07-06-04-025L | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This informational bulletin provides information on Clicking/Ticking Sound/Noise Heard During Cold Start and that this should be considered a normal characteristic. |
| 02-00-89-002Q | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a field product report. |
| 01-03-10-003O | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin contains information for the new tires that the vehicle is equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage). For vehicles within this warranty period, defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis according to the published distance-based schedule. |
| 99-00-89-019O | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information for the (GWM) and (WPC) on parts return program. |
| 15-NA-017 | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on Causal Part requirements for transactions submitted to GM for payment. |
| 08-03-10-006F | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. TIRES. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface wheel bead seats. for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion (Clean and Resurface Wheel Bead Seat) |
| 07-08-49-020L | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide. |
| 03-08-46-004S | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin provides information on OnStar® VCIM is currently restricted parts. By working closely with our dealers and technicians, through the part restriction process, the General Motors team will gain a better understanding of any field concerns that may develop. |
| PIP5232B | 2017-08-15. 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 grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire. |
| PIT5214B | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. |
| PIP5216C | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a knock noise, seized engine, lower end squeak or squeal from the engine. Technician will inspect the oil control solenoids for metal debris. Also inspect for damage to the cam caps Journals and camshaft journals on the heads. The check the timing chain idler sprockets for stiffness when turning. If any of these instances would be a cause to replace the engine instead of repair. |
| PIC3100E | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odometer. If a hand held GPS unit is not available, the only other option is to verify the miles traveled using a surveyor's wheel or a dynamometer. |
| PIC6107 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being unable to receive OnStar ?Over The Air? updates. Technician will need to press the OnStar button and verify they have an active account and that the call connects with data and location. |
| PIT5214A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; TIRES. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. |
| PIT5384A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the OnStar wireless fidelity inoperative. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center with a scan tool connect to the vehicle for further assistance. |
| PIT5236D | 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 a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool equals 6708 the technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool is lower than 6708 Dealer can order the part thought the Instrument Sales and Service website process. |
| PIP5257A | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have oil mixed in with the engine coolant. Technician will need to inspect the oil cooler if equipped for possible leaking into the cooling system through the radiator. If no issue found replace the engine as well as all rubber coolant hoses. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.