TSB: BUICK ATS, CAMARO, CRUZE, CTS, EQUINOX, GENERAL MOTORS, LACROSSE, MALIBU, REGAL, SONIC, SRX, TERRAIN, VERANO, VOLT, XTS (2010–2015)

Bulletin PIC5954A — July 1, 2014

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDPIC5954A
ManufacturerBUICK
ModelsATS, CAMARO, CRUZE, CTS, EQUINOX, GENERAL MOTORS, LACROSSE, MALIBU, REGAL, SONIC, SRX, TERRAIN, VERANO, VOLT, XTS
Model Years2010–2015
Date IssuedJuly 1, 2014
Date Added to NHTSAAugust 15, 2017
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected107 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2015 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2015 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2015 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
BUICK LACROSSE 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK LACROSSE 2015 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2015 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
BUICK REGAL 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK REGAL 2015 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET SONIC 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET SONIC 2015 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
GMC TERRAIN 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC TERRAIN 2015 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
BUICK VERANO 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK VERANO 2015 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET VOLT 2015 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET VOLT 2015 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CADILLAC ATS 2014 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2014 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2014 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CADILLAC CTS 2014 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2014 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
BUICK LACROSSE 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK LACROSSE 2014 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2014 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
BUICK REGAL 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK REGAL 2014 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET SONIC 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET SONIC 2014 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CADILLAC SRX 2014 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
GMC TERRAIN 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC TERRAIN 2014 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
BUICK VERANO 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK VERANO 2014 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET VOLT 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET VOLT 2014 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CADILLAC XTS 2014 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CADILLAC ATS 2013 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2013 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2013 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CADILLAC CTS 2013 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2013 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
BUICK LACROSSE 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK LACROSSE 2013 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2013 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
BUICK REGAL 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK REGAL 2013 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET SONIC 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET SONIC 2013 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CADILLAC SRX 2013 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
GMC TERRAIN 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC TERRAIN 2013 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
BUICK VERANO 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK VERANO 2013 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET VOLT 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET VOLT 2013 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CADILLAC XTS 2013 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2012 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2012 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2012 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
BUICK LACROSSE 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK LACROSSE 2012 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
BUICK REGAL 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK REGAL 2012 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET SONIC 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET SONIC 2012 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
GMC TERRAIN 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC TERRAIN 2012 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
BUICK VERANO 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK VERANO 2012 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET VOLT 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET VOLT 2012 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2011 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2011 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2011 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2011 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2011 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2011 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
BUICK REGAL 2011 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK REGAL 2011 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
GMC TERRAIN 2011 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC TERRAIN 2011 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET VOLT 2011 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET VOLT 2011 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2010 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET CAMARO 2010 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2010 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2010 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
BUICK LACROSSE 2010 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK LACROSSE 2010 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
GMC TERRAIN 2010 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GMC TERRAIN 2010 221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
GMC GENERAL MOTORS 220000 SEATS

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized BUICK dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (PIC5954A) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.