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Service bulletins for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark

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.

1449 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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PIP5061C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Engine Soon on or engine noise. Technician will replace the engine for this concern.
PIC58962017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about not being able to perform the Body Control Module Setup or Config using Global Diagnostic System 2 after adding options and/or programming the Body Control Module software. Technician will need to the session history for this vehicle in Global Diagnostic System 2. When rebuilding the vehicle in Global Diagnostic System 2, select with Regular Production Option Code WHB.
PIP5061B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a no start, Malfunction Indicator Lamp, or engine noise with low or no compression with any obvious cause. Technician will need to record actual compression readings. If low or no compression is validated, then remove the camshaft cover and inspect for a broken or dislodged camshaft actuator spring. If the technician has found an issue, then contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
PIT52142017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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.
PIC58582017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning duct temperature may get 10 degrees Fahrenheit warmer at an idle, but is sufficient while driving. Technician will need to ensure the refrigerant level in the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning system is .94 pounds (430 Grams). If the pressures are still are not within normal specs at idle but becomes normal slightly above Idle this indicates an internal compressor seal concern and the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning compressor will require replacement. If Pressures are close to the Service Information specification and the temperatures between idle and slightly above idle are the within 10 degrees Fahrenheit of each other per the Service Information specification, then the dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
PIT5074G2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
PIP4902G2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
PIP51172017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with a service repair tip about using caution during service procedures involving plastic components. Technicians will need to take special precautions when servicing today?s engines to avoid damage to these components.
PIT4720C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that after replacing the Instrument Panel Cluster the exchange center is unable to program the actual mileage on the odometer or the actual mileage is unknown. Dealer will need to follow dealer to the General Motors service policies and procedures manual section 3.2.4 odometer servicing.
PIP5058B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that Chevrolet Spark AISIN transmission part number 25181682, 25188088, 25188306, and 25181372 will no longer be on restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer can now order part through the normal Customer Care and Aftersales parts process
PIC5858A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning duct temperature may get 10 degrees Fahrenheit warmer at an idle, but is sufficient while driving. Technician will need to ensure the refrigerant level in the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning system is .94 pounds (430 Grams). If the pressures are still are not within normal specs at idle but becomes normal slightly above Idle this indicates an internal compressor seal concern and the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning compressor will require replacement. If Pressures are close to the Service Information specification and the temperatures between idle and slightly above idle are the within 10 degrees Fahrenheit of each other per the Service Information specification, then the dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
PIC4788E2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of diagnostic instructions to take when the key will not fold into the fob or will not stay in the folded position. The technician may comment that the key in the fob will not fold close or stay latched closed. Damage to the folding mechanism could result from storing the key in the door lock cylinder and accidently bumping or making contact with the key fob. Please advise all dealer personnel to refrain from storing the key in the door lock even for brief periods.
PIC5715A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the Air Conditioning only blows warm air or gets slightly cooler during acceleration. Technician should inspect for metal contamination in the Air Conditioning system by removing the plug from the bottom of the receiver drier, remove the filter assembly and check for debris. Also remove the thermal expansion valve and check for debris or contamination. Technician should flush the Air Conditioning system if contamination is found. Technician should also ensure that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning calibrations are up to date in the Body Control Module.
PIC4707D2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have at times the XM Traffic or Weather for the local area takes several minutes to update and may read "NO DATA" or "UPDATING" during that time. Technician should be advised that Traffic and Weather data from local reporting stations and then send the updated info process may take up to 24 minutes. Technician should test for full operation of the XM band if the system has not started receiving the Traffic and weather update within 30 minutes. Also ensure the customer has not shut XM NavTraffic off in the user settings of the navigation radio. Technician will need to contact XM customer assistance to review the account status and verify that the XM Traffic option has been enabled and is available in the area.
PIC5753B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH; STEERING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some customers may comment that when returning to the vehicle the ignition key requires high effort or may not turn from the lock position. Technician should be advised that this model is equipped with a steering column lock. If the vehicle is turned off with the steering wheel turned it may rotate back against the steering lock causing the lock to bind, resulting in the key cylinder binding.
PIC5753A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH; STEERING; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some customers may comment that when returning to the vehicle the ignition key requires high effort or may not turn from the lock position. Technician should be advised that this model is equipped with a steering column lock. If the vehicle is turned off with the steering wheel turned it may rotate back against the steering lock causing the lock to bind, resulting in the key cylinder binding.
PIT5119B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; 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.
PIC5491B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle. If the OnStar system is still inoperative continue with published Service Information diagnostics.
PIP51012017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that lacks power, will not shift and may indicate the PRNDL went blank during the condition. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0705. Technician will need to inspect the Park Neutral Position connector and switch for spread terminals, bent pins, missing or damaged weather seal or signs of moisture intrusion.
PIT4945E2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician being unable to program fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to ensure the key FOB is a new unit and has not been programmed to another vehicle previously.
PIC58302017-08-15. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the back lighting on their steering wheel controls are inoperative. Technician should be advised that vehicles built before September 27, 2012 do not have back lighting in the steering wheel controls.
PIP3140E2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.
PIP5061A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a no start, Check Engine Lamp, or engine noise with low or no compression with any obvious cause. Technician will need to record actual compression readings. If low or no compression is validated, then remove the camshaft cover and inspect for a broken or dislodged camshaft actuator spring. If the technician has found an issue, then replace the engine assembly.
PIP50942017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of the connector or component, prior to any component replacement. Always use the recommended terminal test tool during these tests.
00-03-10-002J2017-08-15. Service bulletin. WHEELS. This informational bulletin provides information on chemical staining, pitting, and corrosion on wheels and the proper cleaners to use to fix the conditions due to multiple causes.

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