Official GM Towability Information for 2011/2012 Models-- 10/13/2011

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#PIP4973: Dinghy Towing Quick Reference For 6sp Front Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission For 2011 And 2012 - (Oct 13, 2011)

Subject:

Dinghy Towing Quick Reference For 6sp Front Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission For 2011 And 2012

Models:

2011-2012 Buick Enclave, LaCrosse, Regal

2012 Buick Verano

2011-2012 Cadillac SRX

2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze, Equinox, Impala, Malibu, Traverse

2012 Chevrolet Orlando (Canada only), Sonic

2011-2012 GMC Acadia, Terrain with a 6sp Front Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission

Dinghy towing quick reference for 6T70/75 and 6T30/40/45 for 2011 and 2012

Recommendation/Instructions:

2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Enclave

2011-2012 Cadillac SRX

2011-2012 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Malibu, Traverse

2011-2012 GMC Acadia, Terrain

With automatic transmission 6T70/75 (RPOs MH2, MH4, MH6, MY9) are dinghy towable, follow owner’s manual directions for proper instructions.

2011-2012 Chevrolet Equinox, Malibu

2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1.8 liter only

2011-2012 GMC Terrain

With automatic transmission 6T30/6T40/6T45 (RPOs MHC, MH7, MH8, MH9) are dinghy towable, follow owner’s manual directions for proper instructions.

These following vehicles are NOT dinghy towable.

2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal

2012 Buick Verano

2011-2012 Chevrolet Cruze

2012 Chevrolet Orlando (Canada only), Sonic 1.4 liter only

With automatic transmission 6T30/6T40/6T45 (RPOs MHC, MHH, MH7, MH8, MH9) are NOT dinghy towable and could cause damage to your vehicle’s transmission if towed in this manner. These repairs would not be covered under the vehicles powertrain warranty.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.

GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.