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NHTSA ID Number: 10149051
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5159C
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 – P0308 may set. Technician will inspect for lose sparkplug wire. If a spark plug wire is found lose check for a missing ?C? clip on the wire end for the ignition coil. If the clip is missing replace the wire.
Condition / Concern
SES lamp on, DTC P0300 – P0308 may set, inspect for a possible loose sparkplug wire at the ignition coil.
44 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| CADILLAC | CTS | 2017 |
| CADILLAC | CTS-V | 2016, 2018 |
| CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 2015-2019 |
| CHEVROLET | CAMARO | 2016-2019 |
| CHEVROLET | CORVETTE | 2016-2019 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO | 2017 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 1500 | 2014, 2019 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2015-2016, 2018 |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 2015-2019 |
| CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 2015-2019 |
| GMC | SIERRA | 2017 |
| GMC | SIERRA 1500 | 2014-2016, 2019 |
| GMC | SIERRA 3500 | 2018 |
| GMC | YUKON | 2015-2018 |
| GMC | YUKON DENALI | 2019 |
| GMC | YUKON XL | 2019 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIP5159C
Published date: 10/29/2018
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10149051
MC-10149051-9999.pdf 379.902KB
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NHTSA ID Number: 10099466
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5159B
Summary
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 – P0308 MAY SET. TECHNICIAN WILL INSPECT FOR LOSE SPARKPLUG WIRE. IF A SPARK PLUG WIRE IS FOUND LOSE CHECK FOR A MISSING “C” CLIP ON THE WIRE END FOR THE IGNITION COIL. IF THE CLIP IS MISSING REPLACE THE WIRE.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIP5159B
Date: Sep-2016
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10099466
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NHTSA ID Number: 10114381
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5159A
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 – P0308 may set. Technician will inspect for lose sparkplug wire. If a spark plug wire is found lose check for a missing “C” clip on the wire end for the ignition coil. If the clip is missing replace the wire.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIP5159A
Date: Feb-2015
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10114381
MC-10114381-9999.pdf 212.974KB
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NHTSA ID Number: 10063003
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5159
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
1 Associated Document
Service Bulletin Document
Bulletin No.: PIP5159
Date: October, 2013
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10063003
SB-10063003-2273.pdf 218.855KB
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- Patent: 6,714,015
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- 【Easy and Safe to Use】: first, remove the fuel pump and fuel-injection fuses, disconnect the main wire to the coil and spark plug wires, and remove spark plugs; And then start the threaded end of the compression gauge in a spark plug hole by hand; Last, turn the ignition on, depress the throttle, and crank the engine four revolutions to get accurate data
- Note: please make sure that all parts are well installed before proceeding to the cylinder pressure test; Do NOT touch any of the spark plug tester or any part of the test units when the ignition is on, switch off the engine and take out the key each time before you touch them; If any other questions on this product, please don't hesitate to contact us, we are always glad to help
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Bulletin No.: PIP5159C Published date: 10/29/2018 Preliminary Information PIP5159C Engine Misfire May Be Due To Loose Spark Plug Wires Models Brand: Cadillac Cadillac Chevrolet Model: CTS-V Escalade Camaro Model Years: 2016 – 2019 2015 – 2019 2016 – 2019 VIN: from to All All All All All All 6.2L LT4 6.2L L86 6.2L LT1 LT4 Engine: Transmissions: All All All Chevrolet Chevrolet Chevrolet Chevrolet GMC GMC Corvette Silverado Suburban Tahoe Sierra Yukon 2016 – 2019 2014 – 2019 2015 – 2019 2015 – 2019 2014 – 2019 2015 – 2019 All All All All All All All All All All All All 6.2L LT1 LT4 LT5 4.3L, 5.3L, 6.2L LV3 L83 L86 5.3L, 6.2L L83 L86 5.3L, 6.2L L83 L86 4.3L, 5.3L, 6.2L LV3 L83 L86 5.3L, 6.2L L83 L86 All All All All All All Supersession Statement This PI was superseded to update Model Years. Please discard PIP5159B. The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI. Condition / Concern SES lamp on, DTC P0300 – P0308 may set, inspect for a possible loose sparkplug wire at the ignition coil. Recommendations / Instructions If a loose sparkplug wire is found, inspect for missing “C” clip on wire end that connects to the ignition coil. Replace the sparkplug wire if you find the “C” clip missing or damaged. If this concern is not found reconnect the sparkplug wire to the ignition coil. 1. Shows a good sparkplug wire. 2. Shows the wire with the C clip missing. Warranty Information For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: Labor Operation Description Labor Time 4020050 Spark Plug Wire Replacement Use Published Labor Operation Time 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.
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