Service bulletins for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse
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.
1108 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| PIP5803 | 2021-05-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communicates to technician's if they remove the front timing cover when perprming a repair, they should inspect the timing chain guide upper bolt for being loose. This document is an attempt to collect parts so engineering can investigate the concern. |
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| PIP5247A | 2021-05-17. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P06DE set in the Engine Control Module. P0651 may also be set in the ECM with the P06DE. Technician must follow published Service Information diagnostics for P06DE. If diagnostics lead to removing the oil pan or engine oil pressure is below specification when hot, to inspect the oil piston nozzles for damage. Technician should replace the broken oil nozzle(s) as long as the engine does not have any damage which warrants engine replacement. |
| 110089005Q | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only). |
| 1008110001I | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats. |
| 21NA043 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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. |
| 21NA035 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:SPEED CONTROL. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vehicles that Will Not Hold Set Cruise Control Speed in Enhanced Cruise Control Mode. |
| 20NA138 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management. |
| 20NA132 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements. |
| 18NA306 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA). |
| 18NA099 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim. |
| 16NA109 | 2021-05-03. Service bulletin. STEERING. This service 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. |
| 17417 | 2021-04-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Certain 2018 model year Chevrolet Traverse vehicles may have a condition where in the personalization menu, the user can program or disable the auto door lock (ADL) function but cannot not program the auto door unlock (ADU) setting. The required intended settings shown in the Owner’s Manual are opposite, no programming of ADL and programmable ADU. Correction Dealers are to reprogram the body control module (BCM). |
| 17389 | 2021-04-30. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE). Some vehicles were shipped with a power transfer unit (PTU) that failed leak testing. Correction Dealers are to replace the PTU. |
| PIP5163E | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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. |
| PIC5260D | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks. |
| PIT5745B | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates and issue with the memory seat module waking up the low speed GM lan bus and causing a battery draw. |
| PIP5540G | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR. 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. |
| PIP5725A | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in driving and fuel use. Due to the surplus of winter grade fuel sitting in storage (pipelines/stations) the EPA is waiving the fuel vapor requirement. This will extend the use of winter fuel into the summer months. The drivability concerns should not be single events but should be multiple occurrences associated with hot days. |
| PIP5694C | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. This Preliminary information communicates noise condition that has been identified and the repair that is in process. A special Labor Operation was added for tracking purposes only. All models associated with the in process repair have been added to this PI. |
| PIE-0433A | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; EQUIPMENT. Engineering Information – Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, DTCs P0171 Fuel Trim System Lean Bank 1 and/or P0174 Fuel Trim System Lean Bank 2 |
| 150603002H | 2021-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Original Equipment Batteries Part Number and ACDelco Replacement Battery Approved Warranty Part Numbers Correct battery cold cranking amperage (CCA) ratings and type are critical for proper test results when using the EL-50313. Access to the battery specification label, which contains the OEM part number and CCA rating and type, may be difficult without component removal. Refer to the table below for the original equipment ratings and part numbers used to set up a proper battery test. There has been some confusion as to the correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement. Refer to the table below for the correct battery warranty replacement. The correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement in the catalog is designated by the "Original Equipment Replacement" note in the description field. |
| 150089005A | 2021-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only) |
| 150089004B | 2021-04-16. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT; SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component replacement. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component |
| 070849020M | 2021-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide |
| 17-NA-342 | 2021-04-16. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Service Brake Assist Message displayed on Initial Start Up with DTC P050F Set Condition Some customers may comment that on first start up they receive a "Service Brake Assist Message" displayed. During diagnosis a technician may find DTC P050F set. Cause This may be due to a calibration within the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) not giving the engine enough time to build system vacuum. Correction Reprogram the EBCM with the latest calibrations |
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