TSB: BUICK CRUZE, EQUINOX, MALIBU, REGAL, TERRAIN (2012–2023)

Bulletin PIT5994 — March 24, 2023

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDPIT5994
ManufacturerBUICK
ModelsCRUZE, EQUINOX, MALIBU, REGAL, TERRAIN
Model Years2012–2023
Date IssuedMarch 24, 2023
Date Added to NHTSAApril 17, 2023
ComponentPOWER TRAIN
Vehicles Affected106 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

This Preliminary information communication provides information to the technician with diagnostic tips for diagnosing reduced or low engine power with no Driver Information Center messages, that may be caused by an inaccurate brake pedal po

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2023 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2023 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2023 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2023 140000 AIR BAGS
GMC TERRAIN 2023 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC TERRAIN 2023 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2022 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2022 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2022 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2022 140000 AIR BAGS
GMC TERRAIN 2022 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC TERRAIN 2022 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2021 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2021 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2021 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2021 140000 AIR BAGS
GMC TERRAIN 2021 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC TERRAIN 2021 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2020 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2020 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2020 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2020 140000 AIR BAGS
BUICK REGAL 2020 100000 POWER TRAIN
BUICK REGAL 2020 140000 AIR BAGS
GMC TERRAIN 2020 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC TERRAIN 2020 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2019 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2019 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2019 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2019 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2019 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2019 140000 AIR BAGS
BUICK REGAL 2019 100000 POWER TRAIN
BUICK REGAL 2019 140000 AIR BAGS
GMC TERRAIN 2019 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC TERRAIN 2019 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2018 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2018 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2018 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2018 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2018 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2018 140000 AIR BAGS
BUICK REGAL 2018 100000 POWER TRAIN
BUICK REGAL 2018 140000 AIR BAGS
GMC TERRAIN 2018 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC TERRAIN 2018 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2017 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2017 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2017 140000 AIR BAGS
BUICK REGAL 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
BUICK REGAL 2017 140000 AIR BAGS
GMC TERRAIN 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC TERRAIN 2017 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2016 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2016 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2016 140000 AIR BAGS
BUICK REGAL 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
BUICK REGAL 2016 140000 AIR BAGS
GMC TERRAIN 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC TERRAIN 2016 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2015 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2015 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2015 140000 AIR BAGS
BUICK REGAL 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
BUICK REGAL 2015 140000 AIR BAGS
GMC TERRAIN 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC TERRAIN 2015 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2014 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2014 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2014 140000 AIR BAGS
BUICK REGAL 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
BUICK REGAL 2014 140000 AIR BAGS
GMC TERRAIN 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC TERRAIN 2014 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2013 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2013 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2013 140000 AIR BAGS
BUICK REGAL 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
BUICK REGAL 2013 140000 AIR BAGS
GMC TERRAIN 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC TERRAIN 2013 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET CRUZE 2012 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2012 140000 AIR BAGS
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHEVROLET MALIBU 2012 140000 AIR BAGS
BUICK REGAL 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
BUICK REGAL 2012 140000 AIR BAGS
GMC TERRAIN 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
GMC TERRAIN 2012 140000 AIR BAGS

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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 (PIT5994) 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.