Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 Wave are official communications between Pontiac & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    BRAKES (PWS)

    • TSB #00-05-22-002O

      Date Announced:
      MAR 24, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135410

      This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure. Read More »

    • TSB #00-05-22-002N

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139080

      This informational bulletin provides information for Disc Brake Warranty Service and Procedures. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #070604019F

      Date Announced:
      NOV 17, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139090

      This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC ... Read More »

    • TSB #00-06-01-012G

      Date Announced:
      MAY 17, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137601

      This informational bulletin advises the possible issues that may occur using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on engine surfaces. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #010601011J

      Date Announced:
      NOV 30, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139088

      This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption. Read More »

    • TSB #PIP5241

      Date Announced:
      OCT 31, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135366

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about improper engine block cleaning during engine block service could lead to lines in the block deck surface that may be mistaken for cracks. Read More »

    • TSB #00-06-01-012E

      Date Announced:
      JUL 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137842

      This information bulletin provides the technician the information on how to properly clean a metal surface using the correct tool. Read More »

    • TSB #08-06-01-006D

      Date Announced:
      MAY 23, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139066

      This informational bulletin provides information for Engine Squealing Type Noise on Start-up or Vibration Condition. Read More »

    • TSB #06-00-89-026K

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139039

      This informational bulletin provides a revision for 06-00-89-026J to add the 2014 model year and update the labor operations. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #11-00-90-001B

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139061

      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. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • TSB #PIP5232

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135322

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #05-06-04-035D

      Date Announced:
      MAY 09, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137901

      This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle. Read More »

    • TSB #05-00-89-072C

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133086

      This informational bulletin provides information on how to save fuel and proper maintenance without using fuel or oil additives. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

    • TSB #05-00-89-072C

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133086

      This informational bulletin provides information on how to save fuel and proper maintenance without using fuel or oil additives. Read More »

    • TSB #11-00-90-001B

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139061

      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. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #05-00-89-072C

      Date Announced:
      DEC 04, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133086

      This informational bulletin provides information on how to save fuel and proper maintenance without using fuel or oil additives. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #02-07-30-052I

      Date Announced:
      MAY 30, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139078

      This informational bulletin provides information for Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flow Test Essential Tool J-45096 TransFlow. Read More »

    • TSB #PIP3297B

      Date Announced:
      JAN 14, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10112713

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the automatic transmission operating characteristics for the 2004 through 2007 Aveo/Waves when the transmission's fluid temperature is below 15 Celsius (59 ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #PIT5399A

      Date Announced:
      MAY 23, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10141371

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Read More »

    • TSB #070604019F

      Date Announced:
      NOV 17, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139090

      This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC ... Read More »

    • TSB #15-08-73-001

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135369

      This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar? module after Canadian cellular upgrade. Read More »

    • TSB #13-00-89-004B

      Date Announced:
      MAY 14, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139043

      This informational bulletin provides a revision for 13-00-89-004A to include updated information. Read More »

    • TSB #06-00-89-026K

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139039

      This informational bulletin provides a revision for 06-00-89-026J to add the 2014 model year and update the labor operations. Read More »

    • TSB #09-00-89-016C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139024

      This informational bulletin is a revision for 09-00-89-016B to add the 2014 model year and update the labor operation. Read More »

    • TSB #07-00-89-037F

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139025

      This informational bulletin is a revision for 07-00-89-037E to add the 2014 model year and to update the labor operation under Courtesy Transportation Warranty Transaction Submission. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #10-00-89-005C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 07, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139026

      This informational bulletin is a revision for 10-00-89-005B to add the 2014 model year and labor codes. Read More »

    • TSB #13-08-116-001

      Date Announced:
      JAN 28, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133149

      This technical bulletin provides a procedure on suspected tampering due to aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices causing multiple issues. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #06-00-89-029K

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10138114

      This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on interior cleaning of Instrument Panel (IP), hard or plastic surfaces, seats, carpet, leather, vinyl, fabric cleaner, stain remover, restorer and product ... Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #05-08-46-009D

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135418

      This informational bulletin adds the 2014 and 2015 model years to information of a language change for OnStar System (U.S. and Canada only). Read More »

    • TSB #PIT5264A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 17, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135337

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    • TSB #PI0754A

      Date Announced:
      DEC 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133087

      This preliminary bulletin explains the marks in the glass are normal when wearing polarized sunglasses and do not replace any glass for this reason. Read More »

    • TSB #05-08-48-001C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139049

      This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-08-48-001B to add 2010-2014 model years and update Labor Operation. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #08-08-51-002A

      Date Announced:
      JAN 16, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133130

      This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias. Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #12-03-10-001B

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137841

      This informational bulletin provides technicians with ways to decrease the tire slipping on the rim and reduce to possible chances of the customers concerns over tire vibration are repair. Read More »

    • TSB #09-03-10-013B

      Date Announced:
      MAY 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137937

      This informational bulletin provides explanation on using the tire sealent in the GM kit as a temporary fix only untill the tire can be properly repaired under the new tire warranty. Read More »

    • TSB #03-03-10-007I

      Date Announced:
      MAY 22, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137928

      This informational bulletin explains a normal condition of new tires may shake and vibrate for the first few miles. Read More »

    • TSB #00-03-10-006I

      Date Announced:
      JAN 28, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133147

      This informational bulletin provides information on tire radial force variation. Read More »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #09-03-16-002B

      Date Announced:
      MAY 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139037

      This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-03-16-002A to add model years, add the current Global Labor Time Code and update the tool reference information. Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #07-03-10-015C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 17, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139052

      This informational bulletin provides a revision for 07-03-10-015B to add the 2013-2014 model years and remove the Saab Warranty Information. Read More »

    • TSB #05-03-07-009F

      Date Announced:
      MAY 14, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139041

      This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-03-07-009E to add the 2014 model year and update the Labor Operations. Read More »

    WHEELS:RIM

    • TSB #12-03-10-001B

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137841

      This informational bulletin provides technicians with ways to decrease the tire slipping on the rim and reduce to possible chances of the customers concerns over tire vibration are repair. Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #06-00-89-029K

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10138114

      This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on interior cleaning of Instrument Panel (IP), hard or plastic surfaces, seats, carpet, leather, vinyl, fabric cleaner, stain remover, restorer and product ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #PIT5399A

      Date Announced:
      MAY 23, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10141371

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Read More »

    • TSB #010601011J

      Date Announced:
      NOV 30, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139088

      This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption. Read More »

    • TSB #03-00-89-006N

      Date Announced:
      MAY 04, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137602

      This informational bulletin provides the dealership with how to prep a vehicle for delivery to the customer to aid in higher CSi scores. Read More »

    • TSB #PIP5226A

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096026

      THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT FINDING NEEDLE BEARINGS DURING AN OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE ROLLER ROCKERS TO INSPECT THEM. Read More »

    • TSB #03-00-89-006L

      Date Announced:
      JUL 15, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10138125

      This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on new vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) process and to encourage delivering quality vehicles and generating higher CSi scores. Read More »

    • TSB #06-00-89-029K

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10138114

      This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on interior cleaning of Instrument Panel (IP), hard or plastic surfaces, seats, carpet, leather, vinyl, fabric cleaner, stain remover, restorer and product ... Read More »

    • TSB #12-06-01-008B

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135383

      This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only). Read More »

    • TSB #10-08-110-001B

      Date Announced:
      SEP 23, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10142226

      This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats. Read More »

    • TSB #07-00-89-036G

      Date Announced:
      SEP 17, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10142211

      This informational bulletin ask the dealers for digital pictures to better enhance field reports only. Read More »

    • TSB #10-00-89-006E

      Date Announced:
      SEP 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10142208

      This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report. Read More »

    • TSB #00-06-01-012E

      Date Announced:
      JUL 25, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137842

      This information bulletin provides the technician the information on how to properly clean a metal surface using the correct tool. Read More »

    • TSB #12-03-10-001B

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137841

      This informational bulletin provides technicians with ways to decrease the tire slipping on the rim and reduce to possible chances of the customers concerns over tire vibration are repair. Read More »

    • TSB #00-00-89-027H

      Date Announced:
      JUL 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137832

      This informational bulletin provides information on what products GM has to aid in the eliminating unwanted odors in a vehicle. Read More »

    • TSB #10-00-89-006D

      Date Announced:
      JUL 11, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137828

      This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report. Read More »

    • TSB #03-03-10-007I

      Date Announced:
      MAY 22, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137928

      This informational bulletin explains a normal condition of new tires may shake and vibrate for the first few miles. Read More »

    • TSB #06-00-89-029J

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137914

      This informational bulletin provides tips on how to care for the interior of the vehicle using products. Read More »

    • TSB #13-00-89-004G

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10137866

      This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary. Read More »

    • TSB #00-05-22-002N

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139080

      This informational bulletin provides information for Disc Brake Warranty Service and Procedures. Read More »

    • TSB #02-07-30-052I

      Date Announced:
      MAY 30, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139078

      This informational bulletin provides information for Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flow Test Essential Tool J-45096 TransFlow. Read More »

    • TSB #08-06-01-006D

      Date Announced:
      MAY 23, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139066

      This informational bulletin provides information for Engine Squealing Type Noise on Start-up or Vibration Condition. Read More »

    • TSB #11-00-89-005E

      Date Announced:
      MAY 23, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139067

      This informational bulletin provides a revision for 11-00-89-005D to add additional Mandatory Minimum Tables and additional information concerning Policy decision making. Read More »

    • TSB #02-08-98-002D

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139059

      This informational bulletin provides a revision for 02-08-98-002C to add the 2010-2013 model years and revise the Approved Refinish Materials booklet information. Read More »

    • TSB #11-00-90-001B

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139061

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #PI0592B

      Date Announced:
      MAY 20, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139056

      This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision of PI0592A to add the 2013 and 2014 model years. Read More »

    • TSB #09-00-89-008A

      Date Announced:
      MAY 20, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139057

      This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-00-89-008 to add model years, update the Labor Operation Information and Transaction Submissions Procedure and general content updates. Read More »

    • TSB #07-03-10-015C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 17, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139052

      This informational bulletin provides a revision for 07-03-10-015B to add the 2013-2014 model years and remove the Saab Warranty Information. Read More »

    • TSB #05-08-48-001C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 16, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139049

      This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-08-48-001B to add 2010-2014 model years and update Labor Operation. Read More »

    • TSB #05-03-07-009F

      Date Announced:
      MAY 14, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139041

      This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-03-07-009E to add the 2014 model year and update the Labor Operations. Read More »

    • TSB #13-00-89-004B

      Date Announced:
      MAY 14, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139043

      This informational bulletin provides a revision for 13-00-89-004A to include updated information. Read More »

    • TSB #06-00-89-026K

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139039

      This informational bulletin provides a revision for 06-00-89-026J to add the 2014 model year and update the labor operations. Read More »

    • TSB #09-03-16-002B

      Date Announced:
      MAY 10, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139037

      This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-03-16-002A to add model years, add the current Global Labor Time Code and update the tool reference information. Read More »

    • TSB #10-00-89-005C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 07, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139026

      This informational bulletin is a revision for 10-00-89-005B to add the 2014 model year and labor codes. Read More »

    • TSB #09-00-89-016C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139024

      This informational bulletin is a revision for 09-00-89-016B to add the 2014 model year and update the labor operation. Read More »

    • TSB #07-00-89-037F

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139025

      This informational bulletin is a revision for 07-00-89-037E to add the 2014 model year and to update the labor operation under Courtesy Transportation Warranty Transaction Submission. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #13-08-116-001C

      Date Announced:
      AUG 30, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10140298

      The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #08-08-44-015D

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133097

      This preliminary bulletin explains physical damage to radios and IPCs must be reviewed and validated if covered under GM warranty or not. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #13-00-89-004H

      Date Announced:
      APR 14, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10135201

      This information bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fixing the vehicle right the first time by listing possible concerns to specific vehicles. Read More »

    • TSB #13-00-89-004E

      Date Announced:
      DEC 13, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133098

      This preliminary information bulletin provides a revision of 13-00-89-004D to include updated information. Read More »