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Service bulletins for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic

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.

1726 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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010601011J2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
08-06-01-006D2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides information for Engine Squealing Type Noise on Start-up or Vibration Condition.
11-00-90-001B2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. This informational bulletin provides a revision 11-00-90-001A to add the 2014 model year. Also, a bullet was added to the dexos 2? section with information on the 2014 Cruze diesel.
PI0647A2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision of PI0647 to add the 2013-2014 model years.
06-00-89-026K2018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 06-00-89-026J to add the 2014 model year and update the labor operations.
PI0604C2018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision to update the model information and information under Oil Pump Assembly.
PI09692018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
PI0653B2018-05-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. This preliminary informational bulletin was created to inform Service Agents or Dealers, they may be charged back for parts and labor due to the turbo-chargers are being returned to the Warranty Parts center damaged, improperly assembled or missing parts and advising to properly package the complete turbochargers.
PI12972018-05-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This preliminary bulletin provides additional diagnostic tips to diagnose whistle or chirping noises.
12-07-30-001C2018-05-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE. This informational bulletin provides a process to the service agents that are not required to contact PQC, to determine when to replace a assembly as opposed to repairing and if an engine or transmission is being returned, that it has all the information in relation to that part being returned.
PI1166A2018-05-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure check for DTCs in relation to engine slow warm up cycle and is considered a normal condition..
PI1206A2018-05-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This PI provides information on using top tier fuels on vehicles that have a MIL illuminated and rough idle at cold ambient temperature at 14 to 50 degrees F (-10 to +10 C), possibly caused by a low volatilty fuel not blended for colder temperatures.
11-00-90-001A2018-05-29. 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.
PI0421C2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:MASTER CYLINDER; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION; EQUIPMENT. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to remove and replace the clutch actuator cylinder elbow seal for concerns regarding a fluid leak after clutch actuator replacement.
09-00-89-002L2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on properly maintaining vehicles in dealer inventory.
122892018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 12289 - Service Update. These vehicles may have been produced with potential inadequate design clearance between the battery cable B+ terminal and the starter solenoid. If contact is made between the battery feed and the starter solenoid terminal, the starter motor circuit will be energized and the starter motor will begin to spin. However, the solenoid terminal for the drive pinion gear is not powered therefore, the pinion will not engage the flywheel ring gear and the engine will not be cranking. Within approximately 1 minute excessive heat will begin to melt certain internal starter motor components, the armature will freeze in position and the brush wires will fracture. When this occurs the motor is removed from the electrical circuit. This condition will be accompanied by smoke and odor. Dealers are to ensure adequate clearance between the battery cable B+ terminal and the starter solenoid.
122732018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 12273 - Service Update. An incorrect calibration may cause the setting of DTC P16F3 and limit engine power to approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) after an engine stall. Upon the next ignition, the code will clear and engine power will be restored to normal. Dealers are to reprogram the engine control module (ECM)
12-07-30-001D2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE. This informational bulletin provides a process to the service agents that are not required to contact PQC, to determine when to replace a assembly as opposed to repairing and if an engine or transmission is being returned, that it has all the information in relation to that part being returned.
02-07-30-029W2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This informational bulletin provides information to the technician on what parts of an engine or transmission will require the PQC to be notified.
PI12372018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE. This preliminary was created to inform the technician of a possible camshaft position exticer wheel not properly installed, if the engine was just previously repaired,and procedure on how to use the special tool to install the exciter wheels properly.
02-07-30-029V2018-05-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This informational bulletin provides information to the technician on what parts of an engine or transmission will require the PQC to be notified.
PI1041B2018-05-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. This preliminary bulletin provides information on diagnosing a water pump for what is considered a leak and replace the pump correctly.
PI1206A2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; EQUIPMENT. This PI provides information on using top tier fuels on vehicles that have a MIL illuminated and rough idle at cold ambient temperature at 14 to 50 degrees F (-10 to +10 C), possibly caused by a low volatilty fuel not blended for colder temperatures.
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.
PIP5197F2018-05-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have excessive oil consumption, blue smoke from the exhaust, or a Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician should inspect the PVC orifice for leaking oil or drawing a vacuum at idle. If the PCV orifice external port is leaking oil or vacuum, replace the camshaft cover assembly. Technician will inspect for a missing intake manifold Non Return Valve that may have damaged the PCV orifice diaphragm. Check for the return valve if it is not visible use a long cotton swab to wipe any excess oil from the valve to validate. If the non return valve is still not visible, then intake manifold removal for inspection is required to validate. When the valve is present reinstall the intake manifold. When the valve is not present replace the intake manifold assembly.

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