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April 16, 2013 Service bulletin

Electrical system

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIC5753B for 2013-2014 Chevrolet Trax, 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic and 2013-2014 Buick Encore and others.

Bulletin number
PIC5753B
Component
Electrical system
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some customers may comment that when returning to the vehicle the ignition key requires high effort or may not turn from the lock position. Technician should be advised that this model is equipped with a steering column lock. If the vehicle is turned off with the steering wheel turned it may rotate back against the steering lock causing the lock to bind, resulting in the key cylinder binding.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 258 complaints in the electrical category.

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