Engine Run-On, Rough Running, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated – DTC P0172 Set – 2010-2017 Buick Chevrolet GMC

NHTSA ID Number: 10205596

Manufacturer Communication Number: 21NA280

 

Summary

This service bulletin provides diagnostic repair information for customer concerns of Engine Run-On, Rough Running, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.

 

 


32 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
BUICKLACROSSE2010-2012
BUICKREGAL2011
BUICKVERANO2012-2017
CHEVROLETCAPTIVA2012-2016
CHEVROLETCAPTIVA SPORT2012
CHEVROLETEQUINOX2010-2017
GMCTERRAIN2010-2017

 


Condition

Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions:

  • Engine run-on
  • Rough idle
  • MIL illuminated

Technicians may find DTC P0172 set in the Engine Control Module (ECM).

 

Cause

This condition may be caused by fuel contamination in the crankcase.

– This may be a result of the high pressure fuel pump leaking fuel into the crankcase when the plunger is depressed.

 

Correction

If this concern is encountered, perform SI diagnosis and repair as necessary.

  • If SI diagnosis does not isolate the cause of this concern, check the low side fuel pressure leakdown with a mechanical gauge as outlined in SI Fuel System Diagnosis.
  • If fuel pressure leakdown is present with the J-37287 Fuel Line Shut-off Adapter installed and closed, follow the SI Fuel Pump Replacement Procedure to replace the high pressure fuel pump.

Also change the engine oil and filter to complete the repairs.

 



1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: 21-NA-280
Date: December, 2021

MC-10205596-9999.pdf 498.26KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10173721

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP4783B

 

Summary

This Prelimary information informs the dealer of a diagnotic trouble code that may set due to a failed high pressure fuel pump. Dealers are to check fuel pressure as per current testing outlined in GM service information and replace the fuel pump if needed.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIP4783B
Published date: 03/25/2020

MC-10173721-9999.pdf 71.799KB

 


 

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